Compassionate LPN - Triage, Care & Education

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians by assessing patient needs through history, observation, exam and data from diagnostics; provide triage, direct patient care, education, discharge and follow-up instructions; prepare patients for physician review.

You will document in the medical record, perform selected tests such as audiometry and EKG, prepare medications and injections, assist with procedures, schedule tests and referrals, handle

Qualifications

• Computer skills required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with patient assessment based on history, examination, and diagnostic data.
• Provide direct patient care including triage, education, discharge planning, and follow-up instructions.
• Document vital signs, history, and chief complaint in the patient’s chart; maintain accurate records in the medical file.
• Perform tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments as needed.
• Prepare medications and administer injections as ordered by the physician.
• Assist with procedures and educate patients according to the situation.
• Schedule testing and referrals; handle telephone consultations and follow-up calls.

Skills

Computer skills

Job description

McLeod Health in South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians by assessing patient needs through history, observation, exam and data from diagnostics; provide triage, direct patient care, education, discharge and follow-up instructions; prepare patients for physician review.

You will document in the medical record, perform selected tests such as audiometry and EKG, prepare medications and injections, assist with procedures, schedule tests and referrals, handle