Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Ambulatory, Weight Management, FT - No Experience Required

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides routine, standardized nursing care for patients under the supervision of the physician.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other activities related to direct patient care.
• Arranges for patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consults, referrals and admission to hospital.
• Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensures that all required records are in the chart. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
• Calls in prescriptions for patients according to physician order.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education.
• Prepares exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment. Cleans exam rooms between procedures and exams.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls; screening and forwarding those requiring physician action.
• Completes medical / physical history forms and other related information for insurance companies.
• Informs physician of changes in schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

Minimum Requirements

In Lieu Of

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

1850 Laurel St Columbia

Facility

3487 Weight Management 1850 Laurel

Department

34871000 Weight Management 1850 Laurel-Practice Operations

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple : to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.