Compassionate LPN: Direct Patient Care & Education

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality patient care under physician or RN supervision. You will assess needs, perform nursing procedures, and educate patients while supporting a patient-centered care approach.

The role requires SC LPN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a primary care/clinic setting. Travel between clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current SC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with unrestricted license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in FQHC/community health center preferred.
• Experience using EHR systems and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining and documenting medical histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and other clinical information in the EHR.
• Assess patient needs through observation, communication, physical assessment, triage, and diagnostic review; report findings to provider.
• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medications, immunizations, wound care, and other nursing procedures.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Educate patients and families on medications, preventive care, chronic disease management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, referrals, diagnostic procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Conduct telephonetriage and follow-up calls within scope of practice and escalate when needed.
• Document all clinical activities in the EHR timely and accurately.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies, ensuring OSHA/infection control standards.
• Travel between Health Care Partners of South Carolina clinic locations as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Documentation in EHR

Communication

Education

Accredited Practical Nursing program

SC LPN license (unrestricted)

BLS certification

1+ year clinical nursing experience

FQHC/community health center experience

EHR & MS Office experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality patient care under physician or RN supervision. You will assess needs, perform nursing procedures, and educate patients while supporting a patient-centered care approach.

The role requires SC LPN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a primary care/clinic setting. Travel between clinics is expected.