Date Posted: November 4, 2020
Deadline: June 18, 2007
Organization: Carolina Health Centers
City: Greenwood
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Wages/Salary: Hire Rate based on experience; beginning at $12.33/hr
Graduation from an accredited program of practical nurse education. Eligible for licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina. Ability to communicate well with patients and staff members. Ability to make accurate technical and visual observations of patients and record same in a neat and legible order. Ability to maintain computer record keeping system.
Assists the Center Physician in the delivery of primary medical care as needed. Prepares patients for provider, including greeting patients, questioning patients as to problems, recording chief complaint on chart, getting vital signs, and other lab work as indicated and placing patient in individual treatment rooms and preparing the patient for appropriate exam. Gives non-intravenous injections, sets up exam rooms for various treatments, assists with suturing, and any emergency patients. Keeps exam rooms clean and in order, maintaining appropriate supplies. Maintains good public relations with other agencies and becomes aware of services offered by them. Serves as a resource person for other agencies in activities related to health care or clinic operations.