Licensed Practical Nurse

What You'll Do

As an LPN, you will work closely with providers, nurses, and other members of the care team to provide comprehensive clinical support, including:

• Assess and monitor patients' conditions and conduct health risk assessments.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations as ordered by providers.
• Reconcile medications and maintain accurate medication lists in the electronic health record.
• Provide education to patients regarding medications, treatments, health maintenance, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Obtain specimens and perform appropriate in-house laboratory testing.
• Coordinate and track laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic results and follow up with patients as directed.
• Assist with identifying and addressing gaps in care and support patient panel management.
• Coordinate and track referrals, including referrals to community resources.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in daily team huddles and pre-visit planning.
• Maintain clinical supplies and ensure appropriate inventory for the care team.
• Maintain quality control of in-house testing equipment and monitor/document refrigerator temperatures.
• Sterilize equipment according to established protocols.
• Follow all infection prevention, safety, and biohazardous waste procedures.
• Provide professional, compassionate, and respectful service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Support the overall goals of the clinical team and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of LPN experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in primary care, ambulatory care, community health, or a federally qualified health center (FQHC).
• Experience with electronic medical records/EHR systems.
• Experience with care coordination, referrals, patient education, or population health activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate: You genuinely care about patients and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Team-oriented: You enjoy collaborating with providers and coworkers to deliver quality care.
• Patient-focused: You understand the importance of listening to patients and helping them understand their healthcare.
• Organized: You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Dependable: You take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through.
• Professional: You demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, courtesy, and respect in every interaction.

Physical & Work Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform activities necessary to provide patient care.
• Move independently throughout the clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Perform duties that may involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials while following all required infection control and safety procedures.