LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

General Description

The nurse, under the supervision of the nurse manager and/or clinical coordinator, is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

• Active patient care team member: identifying and reporting to provider specific patient needs including those required for the visit and for general health care concerns
• Conducts pre‑visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment and collecting additional information such as lab results, ER reports etc as indicated
• Prepares patient for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking history as required by workflow algorithm. Assesses vital signs
• Performs routine lab procedures, including basic phlebotomy, as listed in Laboratory Manual
• Assists providers with examinations and diagnostic procedures
• Administers non‑intravenous injections as ordered
• Initiates and monitors intravenous fluids per professional license
• Maintains patient documentation for lab orders, procedure results, phone calls, etc.
• Assists team in care management as directed by provider
• Follows standing orders
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
• Maintains patient rooms and treatment rooms
• Sterilizes all instruments as needed
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Orders and maintains medications for office
• Works in conjunction with pharmacy protocols
• Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy
• Participates in professional development activities as offered and required within the organization
• Complies with all HIPAA regulations
• Updates and maintains clinical skills; requests education as needed
• Treats patients, families and staff with dignity and respect
• Performs other related work as required

• Directly supervised by office provider
• Nurse manager/coordinator

Works with the office manager to promote teamwork between the administrative and clinical staff.

• All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of honesty, integrity, openness, the pursuit of individual and collective excellence, and unwavering mutual respect and appreciation.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse education program; registered nurse status may be considered as identified by company needs.

• Licensed by South Carolina and in good standing as an LPN/RN
• BCLS certification

• Experience preferred but will train new graduates

• Able to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to calculate medication dosages correctly
• Proficient in use of computer and keyboard
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to manage self and environment calmly and appropriately in stressful situations
• Clinical skills: taking vital signs, patient assessments, injections, and complete documentation
• Advanced clinical skills: phlebotomy, IV, EKG, catheterizations as examples

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Able to push, pull, reach, sit, stoop and stretch
• Have full range of body motion
• Have hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity needed for computer, telephone, copier and medical equipment
• Able to lift and position patients using appropriate body mechanics
• Have normal hearing and eyesight sufficient to collect data and record where appropriate
• Vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Position involves exposure to customer/patient elements in a medical practice. The environment enforces safe OSHA‑compliant practice. The role requires staff to work under pressure at times and with a diverse population. As a medical office, exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, sharps, and other conditions is common.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.