Physician Office LPN - McLeod Physician Associates - Coastal PRN Pool

Essential Job Responsibilities/Expectations

• Affords assistance to the physician in assessing patient needs.
• Carries out direct patient care tasks like triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions.
• Formulates the initial database by gathering pertinent information from the patient and family, observing, and evaluating the patient.
• 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 for patients as instructed by the physician.
• Communicates with patients via phone, addressing their concerns or referring them to the physician.
• Follows up with patients as necessary.
• Cleans and organizes examination rooms according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions to the office manager or appropriate personnel.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates, and orders supplies.
• Develops and updates knowledge of necessary equipment for duties.
• Contributes to a supportive learning environment by encouraging colleagues’ education.
• Participates in chart audits and data collection to ensure quality patient care.
• Engages in departmental Quality Assurance projects.
• Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Projects a positive image of the practice.
• Willingly performs duties of other department personnel when workload requires.

Qualifications/Training

• Required: Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as an LPN (SCLLR) in good standing.
• Required: Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization supported by a medical staff of over 900 members and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. Comprising approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices, McLeod Health serves a 18-county service area. It operates seven hospitals, 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.