LPN Office-Rural Health CMC Ctr for Grassy Pond
Position SummaryThe rural health nurse practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated.
Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice.
The rural health nurse understands the region in which one is practicing, as well as an in-depth awareness of cultural norms and values.
The rural health nurse values the close interaction they have with the individuals, families, and communities they serve.
The rural health nurse is responsible for both clinical and administrative duties ranging from patient interaction and care to scheduling appointments and assisting patients in filling out forms.
Core Job ResponsibilitiesoPerform physical assessment by measuring and recording vital signs, obtaining patient medical history and chief complaint.
Record information accurately in the medical record.
oPrepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
oPrepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment.
oAssist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and managing patient referrals.
oPrepare patient for examination.
oPhlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
oAssist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
oAdhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
oScreens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
oPrepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider's orders.
oPerforms waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
oApplies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
oUse CPR skills when required.
oDispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
oMaintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
oPerform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
oPerform duties and adhere to requirements of Rural Health Clinic Standards as they relate to Corporate Compliance, Human Resources, Infection Prevention, Equipment Maintenance, Quality, and Regulatory Management.
oPossess a wide knowledge of resources available within the community.
oPossess ability to adapt to the resources that are available.
oPossess the ability to use innovative and creative solutions to manage challenges in the Rural Health Clinic.
oPerform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements EducationoGraduate of a Practical Nursing ProgramExperienceoN/ALicense/Registration/CertificationsoSouth Carolina LPN Nursing LicenseoCurrent CPR certification Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Cpr Clinical Works Ethics Human Resources Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice.
The rural health nurse understands the region in which one is practicing, as well as an in-depth awareness of cultural norms and values.
The rural health nurse values the close interaction they have with the individuals, families, and communities they serve.
The rural health nurse is responsible for both clinical and administrative duties ranging from patient interaction and care to scheduling appointments and assisting patients in filling out forms.
Core Job ResponsibilitiesoPerform physical assessment by measuring and recording vital signs, obtaining patient medical history and chief complaint.
Record information accurately in the medical record.
oPrepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
oPrepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment.
oAssist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and managing patient referrals.
oPrepare patient for examination.
oPhlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
oAssist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
oAdhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
oScreens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
oPrepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider's orders.
oPerforms waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
oApplies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
oUse CPR skills when required.
oDispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
oMaintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
oPerform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
oPerform duties and adhere to requirements of Rural Health Clinic Standards as they relate to Corporate Compliance, Human Resources, Infection Prevention, Equipment Maintenance, Quality, and Regulatory Management.
oPossess a wide knowledge of resources available within the community.
oPossess ability to adapt to the resources that are available.
oPossess the ability to use innovative and creative solutions to manage challenges in the Rural Health Clinic.
oPerform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements EducationoGraduate of a Practical Nursing ProgramExperienceoN/ALicense/Registration/CertificationsoSouth Carolina LPN Nursing LicenseoCurrent CPR certification Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Cpr Clinical Works Ethics Human Resources Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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