What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIGHT SHIFT STAFF LPN position at Carolina Health Specialists?
LPN needed for busy Endocrinology practice in Myrtle Beach. Endocrinology background needed. Must have excellent computer and customer service skills. Hours are Monday through Thursdays 7 : 45 am - 5 : 15 pm and Fridays 8 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm. Half days on Fridays and NO nights OR weekends!
Excellent pay and benefits offered including 401k, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance. PAID holidays off and PTO and sick time also provided.
Travel between offices may be required.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
Employee is responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient / Clinical Services Manager. May be required to travel between offices as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports to Office Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Assesses patient s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
- Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Provides basic patient care as ordered.
- Documents all activities / interventions, patient / family responses, medication dispensed / prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
- Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice / instructions.
- Adheres to infection control / safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
- Review all patient cases and acknowledge request accordingly. Action note should be updated in case before closing.
- Review all cases created for providers at office location.
- Patient request for call backs should be handled promptly and in a timely manner.
- Maintain inventory at a minimum and place medical supply orders as needed.
- Keep patients rooms fully stocked and cleaning log up to date.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
KNOWLEDGE :
SKILLS :
ABILITIES :
REQUIREMENTS : Certification or Nursing license required upon hire, as well as continuance of certification / license during employment.
ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :
Combination of office and exam room. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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