Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory, Orthopedics, FT

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other activities related to direct patient care.
• Arranges for patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consults, referrals and admission to hospital.
• Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment. .
• Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensures that all required records are in the chart. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
• Calls in prescriptions for patients according to physician order.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self care skills through patient education.
• Prepares exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment. Cleans exam rooms between procedures and exams.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls; screening and forwarding those requiring physician action.
• Completes medical/physical history forms and other related information for insurance companies.
• Informs physician of changes in schedule.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

No experience required.

Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications

Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

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