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LPN Ambulatory
Job Location:
Job Location:
Camden, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 September 2026 (21 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. This includes maintaining accountability for all delegated patient care given during a shift; working effectively with patients families and other members of the healthcare team; and practicing within the guidelines of established nursing care standards and policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
- Assist with patient education and document clinical information on the medical record
- Pre-assess patient by reviewing history and collecting current information: review of systems
- Obtain vitals for each patient as applicable
- Chaperone patient encounter with physician as requested and/or required
- Perform point of care testing and record results into the electronic medical record.
- Prepare requisitions for laboratory requests
- Coordinate homecare and physical therapy as ordered by the physician via telephone or fax
- Order prescriptions and/or coordinate pharmaceutical orders via telephone and/or electronic means as ordered by the physician
- Respond to telephone requests from patients and/or caregivers in a timely manner record in electronic medical record as applicable.
- Obtain patient laboratory radiology test results and specialty reports as required
- Prepare room and patient for provider encounter
- Provide intervention ordered by provider (medication dressings specimen collection irrigations immunizations suture removal and IVs)
- Initiate interventions and health education according to provider guidelines
- Educate and provide preparation materials for diagnostic studies (i.e. Lab Radiology EKG)
- Resolve patient concerns promptly
- Provide emergency care as necessary and as directed by the physician
- Maintain offices quality improvement standards
- Order supplies and restock rooms as necessary
- Assist peers with assignments as needed; perform additional duties at the request of the Practice Manager
Additional Responsibilities
- Work efficiently maintaining a high level of productivity completing all tasks in a timely manner
- Assure a safe environment for patients staff and visitors by following all safety precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties
- Follow department protocols for proper use of physical barriers and safety equipment with regard to universal precautions
- Keep all exam rooms clean and organized
- Consistently display a caring a responsive attitude and represent the corporation in a positive manner conducting all activities in a way that respects patient/customer rights and expectations
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
- Scan external documents into electronic medical record when applicable
- Greet patients and visitors in patient settings
- Check patients in/out via the electronic medical record as it applies to practice routine
- Make follow up appointments as it applies to practice routine
- Request/coordinate authorizations for referrals/consults as it applies to practice routine
- Prepare non-disposable instruments for sterilization utilizing current sterilization practices and procedures
- Provide work notes to patients per practice routine
- Obtain preauthorizations for medications that require such action per practice routine
- These above specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the healthcare facility patient population and the instructions provided by the Medical Director or supervising physician
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Reports to: Department Manager
- Supervises: None
- Responsibilities: Not applicable
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing School
- Preferred Education: Not applicable
Experience:
- For medical practices: 1-year recent related experience preferred
- For employee wellness: 1-year of recent related experience required
Licensure and Certifications
Applicants must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in North Carolina and must obtain BLS certifications on hire.
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
