Licensed Practical Nurse (MCP) - Beaufort/Bluffton

musc; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Beaufort, SC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the vascular surgery team under RN supervision. You will provide patient- and family-centered care, assist with data collection and care planning, and document care in the medical record.

The role is a contingent contractor paid hourly, with a 40-hour workweek. Candidates must hold SC (or compact) LPN licensure and BLS certification; one year of LPN experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensure as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care under RN supervision, assisting with data collection, planning and evaluation of care.
• Supports preparation, examination and procedures, including patient interviews, records documentation and vital signs.
• Performs phone and in-person screenings, documents findings, and manages medication queries with providers as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked examination rooms and records all patient care in the medical record per policy.

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Under the direction of a registered nurse is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within his/her span of control during his/her tour of duty and is accountable to the Charge Nurse and/or designated individual. The LPN participates in the care of a defined patient population. The LPN assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient care, and participates with evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type: Contingent Worker

Worker Sub-Type: Contractor

Cost Center: CC004931 MCP - Beaufort Vascular Surgery

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

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. Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephone and in‑person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patient's 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.

Minimum Education and Experiences:

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.


• One year of LPN experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program, with 18 months of patient care experience in the same clinic required. 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!

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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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