Licensed Practical Nurse - Savannah Georgia

Company: SouthCoast Health
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Posted On: 04/25/2024

*_SouthCoast Health Is Looking For A LPN For Our Nephrology Department_*Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Responsible for patient flow, appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.*Responsibilities:** Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.* Control patient flow in clinic.* Prepare patient charts for appointments.* Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.* Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).* Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.* Perform clinical duties as assigned by Nurse or Physician.* Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.* Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.* Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested.*Qualifications:** Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients' families.* Ability to communicate clearly.* Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.* Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.* Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.*Education/ Experience:**LPN*: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing program. Or*Requirements:*Current Georgia LPN licensure. Must pass proficiency test. Current BLS/CPR Certification*Benefits:*Competitive salary, health, HSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K), voluntary insurance policies (i.e. critical illness, short term disability, life, identity theft). Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, jury duty and bereavement leave. EEO, DFW, MFVD.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Internal MedicinePhysical setting:* OutpatientStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:* Monday to FridayExperience:* Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* LPN (Required)Work Location: In person More...

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