Licensed Practical Nurse - McLeod Breast Surgery Little River (FT)

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Physician Office LPN to support physicians in patient assessments and data collection, including history, observation, physical exams, and triage. You will work as part of a multifaceted clinical team in a busy physician office setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, SC or compact license, and BLS certification. Additional office certifications may be required to meet practice needs. McLeod Health offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) LPN license.
• Active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per office requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in assessing patient needs based on history, observation, and exam findings.
• Perform data collection and triage as part of the clinical team.
• Provide high quality patient care and support in a multifaceted office environment.

Skills

LPN license

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Physician Office LPN assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic data. Performs other duties necessary in providing high quality patient care. Serves as integral part of the overall clinical team for the physician office and possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing.

Essential Functions

The Physician Office LPN assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic data. Performs other duties necessary in providing high quality patient care. Serves as integral part of the overall clinical team for the physician office and possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) LPN license.
• This position requires an active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per office requirements.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.