Carolina Health Centers, Inc.
Location
Saluda, South Carolina
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the provider in healthcare delivery and patient care management, which includes identifying patient needs and conducting pre-visit planning by reviewing charts and collecting necessary reports. Duties involve direct patient care such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, performing routine lab procedures like phlebotomy, and assisting providers with procedures and administering ordered non-intravenous injections.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical nurse education program and hold an active South Carolina LPN/RN license with BCLS certification; experience is preferred but new graduates will be trained. Required abilities include effective communication, accurate medication dosage calculation, computer proficiency, knowledge of HIPAA, and clinical skills such as vital signs assessment, injections, and documentation.
The nurse, under the supervision of the nurse manager and/or clinical coordinator, is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
Active patient care team member: identifying and reporting to provider specific patient needs including those required for the visit and for general health care concerns Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment and collecting additional information such as lab results, ER reports etc as indicated from chart review and patient care huddle Prepares patient for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking history required by workflow algorithm. Assesses Vital signs Performs routine lab procedures, including basic phlebotomy, as listed in Laboratory Manual Assists providers with examinations and diagnostic procedures Administers non-intravenous injections as ordered Initiates and monitors Intravenous Fluids per professional license Maintains patient documentation for example but not limited to lab orders and results, procedure results, phone calls Assists team in care management as directed by provider Follows Standing Orders Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment Maintains patient rooms and treatment rooms Sterilizes all instruments as needed Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment Orders and maintains medications for office Works in conjunction with Pharmacy Protocols Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy Participates in professional development activities as offered and required within the organization Complies with all HIPAA regulations Updates and maintains clinical skills. Requests education as needed Treats patients, their families and staff with dignity and respect Performs other related work as required
All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of: honesty, integrity, openness, the pursuit of individual and collective excellence, and unwavering mutual respect and appreciation.
This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard Office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
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