Licensed Practical Nurse - McLeod Urology Seacoast - FT
Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations
- Affords assistance to the physician in assessing patient needs.
- Carries out direct patient care tasks, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
- Formulates the initial database by gathering pertinent information from the patient and family, conducting observations, and evaluating objectively.
- Documents all relevant information in the patient's medical record.
- Executes specialized tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments, and certain laboratory procedures as needed.
- Prepares medications and administers injections as directed by the physician.
- Assists the physician during treatments and procedures.
- Provides patient education tailored to the situation.
- Schedules testing and referral appointments as instructed by the physician.
- Communicates with patients via phone, addressing their concerns or referring them to the physician as necessary.
- Follows up with patients as required.
- Cleans and organizes examination rooms in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions to the office manager or appropriate personnel.
- Monitors and restocks medical supplies, ensuring expiration dates are checked and outdated medications are disposed of.
- Orders medical supplies and interacts with drug representatives as needed.
- Stays updated on all equipment used for duties.
- Contributes to a supportive learning environment by encouraging colleagues' education.
- Participates in quality assurance reviews by auditing charts and collecting data.
- Engages in departmental quality improvement projects.
- Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
- Projects a positive image of the practice.
- Assumes responsibilities of other department personnel as needed.
Qualifications/Training
- Requires computer skills.
Education/Certifications/Licenses
- Current South Carolina (or compact state) license as an LPN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
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
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.