Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Columbia is seeking an individual to provide patient and family-centered care, assisting patients in managing their healthcare while respecting their cultural values. The role requires critical reasoning and clinical judgment to provide timely care, perform patient screenings, and maintain thorough documentation. The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to a supportive healthcare team. This position is full-time with a scheduled weekly workload of 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient/family centered care and support.
• Critical reasoning and clinical judgment skills.
• Experience in documentation and medical record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in managing their healthcare.
• Participate in patient screenings and documentation.
• Clean and stock examination rooms.

Job description

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 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.

Job Description Summary

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC001877 MCP - Columbia Heart Laurel St

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

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 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

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

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