LPN: Hands-On Patient Care & Education

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians, perform triage, assessments, procedures, patient education, discharge and follow-up.

You will prepare meds, administer injections, support tests, schedule referrals, and maintain a clean, compliant exam area. Requires Basic Life Support and computer skills; full-time, on-site role with opportunities to contribute to QA and patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 direct patient care, i.e. triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions.
• Formulates the initial database by collecting pertinent information through communication with patient and family, observation, and objective evaluation.
• Records data in patient’s medical record as appropriate.
• Performs specialized tests as needed (audiometry, ECG, inhalation treatments, labs).
• Prepares medications and gives injections as ordered by the physician.
• Assists physician with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Provides patient education appropriate to the situation.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments per physician instructions.
• Consults with patient on telephone calls and follows up as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains examination rooms according to OSHA standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Basic Life Support certification

Education

LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians, perform triage, assessments, procedures, patient education, discharge and follow-up.

You will prepare meds, administer injections, support tests, schedule referrals, and maintain a clean, compliant exam area. Requires Basic Life Support and computer skills; full-time, on-site role with opportunities to contribute to QA and patient care.