LPN - Dillon Family Medicine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Aids the physician in evaluating patient needs through data collection.

• Provides direct patient care, including triage, assessments, procedures, treatments, patient education, as well as discharge and follow-up instructions.

• Prepares patients for examination by the physician.

• Compiles the initial database by systematically gathering relevant information.

• Documents the database in the patient's medical record as appropriate.

• Conducts specialized tests such as audiometry, electrocardiography, inhalation treatments, and selected laboratory procedures as required in the practice.

• Prepares medications and administers injections as prescribed by the physician.

• Assists the physician with various treatments and procedures as necessary.

• Delivers patient education tailored to specific circumstances.

• Organizes testing and referral appointments for patients following physician directives.

• Engages with patients via telephone calls to address concerns or direct inquiries to the physician.

• Conducts follow-up calls to patients as needed.

• Cleans and organizes examination rooms between patients in accordance with OSHA standards.

• Ensures all necessary instruments are sanitized and available in examination rooms.

• Sets up and maintains equipment, promptly notifying the physician office manager or relevant personnel of any malfunctions.

• Manages medical supply inventory, verifies expiration dates on medications and vaccines, and disposes of expired medications appropriately.

• Develops and keeps a comprehensive understanding of all equipment essential for performing duties.

• Exhibits skills and abilities necessary in a diverse environment, in addition to those related to nursing.

• Fosters a learning-friendly atmosphere by encouraging the formal and informal continuing education of co-workers.

• Assists in the overall review of patient care quality by conducting chart audits and necessary data collection.

• Actively contributes to departmental quality assurance projects and promotes the practice's mission and philosophy.

• Enhances the practice’s reputation by presenting a positive image.

• Shows readiness to undertake the responsibilities of other department staff when workload demands.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Basic Life Support certification is required to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• Proficient computer skills are necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.