About This Role
This nursing role involves providing basic patient care in an outpatient setting, working under the supervision of a provider and collaborating with other team members. It suits a Licensed Practical Nurse who is committed to professional standards and patient well-being.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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
- Assist provider with examinations, procedures, and other activities related to patient care
- Arrange for patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consults, referrals, and admission to hospital
- Monitor and maintain stock of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment
- Document patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensure that all required records are in the chart
- Obtain brief medical history and chief complaint from patients
- Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education
- Prepare exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment
- Clean exam rooms between exams and procedures
- Receive and return clinically related telephone calls and messages
- Screen and forward calls requiring provider action
- Complete medical/physical history forms and other related information for insurance companies
- Administer oral and injectable medications as directed by a provider
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol
- Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring other members of the care team
- Attend department and organization meetings
- Complete annual and as needed compliance training
- Practice safe, efficient use of supplies and resources
- Maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment for patients, family, and other staff
- Assume responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education
- Serve as a preceptor, unit champion, or participate in shared governance
- Adhere to all compliance, policies, and procedures of the organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing
- No experience required
- 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
In lieu of:
- Program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing will be accepted in lieu of completion of an LPN program
Important Details
- Schedule: Day shift
- Supervisory/Management Responsibility: This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
About the Company
Prisma Health aims to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities it serves.
