MUSCP Licensed Practical Nurse MUSC Health East Cooper in Mount Pleasant

Job Description Summary

Join our dynamic team at MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion a state-of-the-art outpatient multi-specialty building where we foster a positive and collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. Our team thrives on mutual support and respect working together to make a real difference in our patients lives. If youre passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a team that values professional growth and compassionate care wed love to have you with us!

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Ensures accurate calibrations cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical / lab equipment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.

Maintains and reviews patient records charts and any other pertinent information communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.

Maintains exam room supplies instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA.

Maintains timely flow of patient assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.

Observes records and reports patients physical and psychosocial condition reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and / or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.

Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Additional Job Description

LPN I Minimum Training and Education : Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

LPN Required Licensure Certifications Registrations : Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements : Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20 / 40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and / or carry objects weighing 50 lbs ( / -) unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined / cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Key Skills

Environmental Safety,Lotus Notes,Bank Reconciliation,ITIL,E-Commerce

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1