LPN/MA -Per Diem

SouthCoast Health is looking for a PRN LPN/MA for our Nephrology Department in Savannah

This position is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Responsible for patient flow, intake, and chart management.

Requirements:

Must pass proficiency test. Current Georgia LPN or Compact Nursing licensure. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
  
• Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Mid-Level or Physician.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.

Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients' families.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.
• Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.

Education/ Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Licensed Practical Nurse : Graduate from an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing program.

Medical Assistant : 

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting training program or

2. Medical Assistant in the military or

3. EMT-A or paramedic.

An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have (i) a national certification in medical assisting and (ii) a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following (i) a thorough evaluation of the individual’s experience; training/education; skills and qualifications, (ii) a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant and (iii) written approval from two Executive Committee members.

EEO, DFW, MFVD