Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

We have an opening for a Full time Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to work at our employer health center located in Greenville, SC!
As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems Employer Solutions (www.takecareemployersolutions.com) is the manager of worksite-based health and wellness services. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country s largest corporations and federal agencies. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare.
Essential Functions:
Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician
Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight
Assists physician with patient examination as needed
Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient
Documents services performed on appropriate forms
Dresses wounds as instructed. Applies compresses, ice and heat packs
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge
Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts
Assembles and uses clinic equipment
Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples
Sterilizes equipment and supplies
Cleans rooms and changes linens
Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies
Responds to patient or client telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's/clients problems and questions
Follows up with patients who miss appointments
Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests
Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Other duties as assigned

While working at this employer site, you will have the ability to get to know your patients, while helping to improve their health status and taking care of their immediate health needs.

If you seek an exciting, new opportunity that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit package and a great environment - bring your energy, enthusiasm and expertise to Take Care Health Systems.

Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people!
M/F/D/V
Requirements:
Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program, Associate's degree (A.S.) and/or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
At least three years of clinical experience as a LPN/LVN in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting
Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse
Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records