LPN-PN

Licensed Practical NurseResponsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education: High School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum Years of Experience: NoneSubstitutable Education & Experience: NoneRequired Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certificationRequired Training: NoneEssential FunctionsMaintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships.Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 yearsResponsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs.Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disasterProvides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc.Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agenciesScheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital AdmissionsMedical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail OutLab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results ReportingMedication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining LevelsPatient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results ReportingClinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; OtherIn-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage StorageLeadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned