LPN: Patient-Centered Care & Clinical Support

MUSC Health; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our ambulatory care team. This full-time role supports patient care, prepares and assists with examinations, documents in the medical record, and communicates plan of care to patients.

The LPN will maintain patient flow, ensure room readiness, perform screenings, and assist with medications under physician orders. Requires SC LPN license and BLS; 40 scheduled hours per week; hourly pay rate with benefits

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN in the State of South Carolina or a compact state license.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.
• 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 patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

BLS Certification

Job description

University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to join our ambulatory care team. This full-time role supports patient care, prepares and assists with examinations, documents in the medical record, and communicates plan of care to patients.

The LPN will maintain patient flow, ensure room readiness, perform screenings, and assist with medications under physician orders. Requires SC LPN license and BLS; 40 scheduled hours per week; hourly pay rate with benefits