LPN Clinic - PRN

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type : PRN

Job Summary :

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educates patients / families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• May documents the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as discharge / follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• May transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. Completes patient's charts by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations. Continuously checks the progress of data availability for orders, to ensure the patient's workup is complete so that the provider is able to make treatment decisions regarding that patient.
• May transcribes consultations or discussions with family and / or the patient's private physician or the on-call physician.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift :

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

SMJMC HOLTS SUMMIT MC

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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