Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained on both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, compiling patients medical histories and administering medications under direction of a supervising physician. The administrative aspects can include everything from scheduling appointments to billing and assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.

Minimum Requirements
Education
Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program

Experience
N/A

License/Registration/Certifications
South Carolina LPN Nursing License
Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
N/A

Preferred Experience
One to two years of healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
N/A

Core Job Responsibilities
Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.

Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Prepare patient for examination.
Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per providers orders.
Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
Use CPR skills when required.
Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Specific to WorkHealthySC
Perform eye exams, audio testing, TB test, EKG, PFT, respirator fit test, breath alcohol tests, urine and hair drug screens, flu vaccines, and Hep B vaccines
Teach bloodborne pathogen class to employers
Observe urine drug collection (same gender) when applicable
Maintaining PAR levels of inventory and keeping monthly log of expiration dates for all medical inventory
Direct liaison between clients/employers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Maintain and perform annual job competencies for clinical staff

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through four hospitals: Spartanburg Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center, 113-bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility that offers nursing care and rehabilitation services.

SRHS provides unparalleled oncological care through the Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 300 physicians across seven counties in two states.

SRHS employs nearly 6,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers, a vibrant post-acute division, and a Level I Trauma Center.