Licensed Practical Nurse (Pain/PM&R) - Nexton - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, assist with examinations and procedures, and document care in the medical record. You will support physicians with patient screening, communication, and education while maintaining exam rooms and supplies in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The LPN must hold an active SC license (or compact state) and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized LPN program and licensed as an LPN within the State of South Carolina or with a compact state license.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review patient records and charts; communicate findings as appropriate.
• Document test and exam results.
• Communicate plan of care and develop patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness per OSHA/UMA requirements.
• Schedule appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability; assist with patient flow.
• Screen patients for information and provide patient education.
• Observe and report patient condition and reactions to medications; triage phone calls.
• Instruct patients on treatment and medication as ordered by physician.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001990 UMA AMB MULT Nexton MOB Front Street CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Screen patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes, records and reports patient's 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.

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.

LPN Minimum Training and Education

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

LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.
• Current BLS 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.