Infusion Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an LPN to provide patient and family centered care, supporting patients to manage health and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role includes documenting findings, prioritizing calls about medications and conditions, maintaining exam rooms, and assisting providers with orders. Eligible candidates must be licensed LPN in SC or a compact state and hold current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered care and support patients to manage health.
• Document findings in the medical record according to policies.
• Prioritize and document patient calls regarding medications and conditions.
• Clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.
• Assist provider with orders or changes as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

LPN license (SC or compact)

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005383 CHS - Infusion Administration

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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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