Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics, FT

• Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Job Summary Under the supervision of a provider and in collaboration with other team members, provides basic nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory patient setting in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards and Prisma Health’s philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Assists provider with examinations, procedures and other activities related to 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.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education.
• Prepares exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Cleans exam rooms between exams and procedures.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls and messages.
• Screens and forwards those requiring provider action.
• Completes medical/physical history forms and other related information for insurance companies.
• May administer oral and injectable medications as directed by a provider.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
• Serves as a role model and participates in educating and mentoring other members of the care team.
• Attends department and organization meetings.
• Completes annual and as needed compliance training.
• Practices safe, efficient use of supplies and resources.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and caring environment for patients, family and other staff.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• May serve as a preceptor, unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
• Adheres to all compliance, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
• Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience - No experience required.
• In Lieu Of In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an LPN in the state the team member is working.
• If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position.
• Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices Facility 2127 Geriatric LTC Department 21271000 Geriatric LTC-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.