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Form of workThis position can be filled by an EMT or an LPN Physician Office.
Job Summary:
To provide nursing care for physician practice patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To apply knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care. Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing MD, APP or RN. Responsible for staging patients in preparation to see providers. Update all patient medications in the medication history at each visit. Perform patient related tasks as directed by practice providers. Facilitate the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers. Ensure all needed medical records are available to care team and providers prior to patient's office visit. Coordinate with other team members to provide exceptional patient service. The LPN should be proficient with HPP (the practice management software) and eClinical Works (the EHR).
Minimum Qualifications:
EMT Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least 6 months experience as an EMT preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Certification as EMT-B, EMT-I or Advanced EMT in South Carolina or National Registry required.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): https://apps.emspic.org/CIS/Go. Select Public Access CIS under the login screen.
LPN Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience: At least six month of LPN experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of South Carolina or hold a current compact/multi-state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx, http://www.healthguideusa.org/nursing_license_lookup.htm
Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to provide patient care. Strong patient-centered focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public. Ability to organize and manage competing priorities. Ability to problem solve and show good judgment. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in preparing and maintaining records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to communicate clearly. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
