Licensed Practical Nurse (MCP)

p style="text-align:left"bJob Description Summary/b/pMUSC 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.brbrUnder 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.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bEntity/b/pMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWorker Type/b/pEmployeep style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWorker Sub-Type​/b/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCost Center/b/pCC003521 MCP - Florence Endocrinologyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPay Rate Type/b/pHourlyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPay Grade/b/pHealth-25p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bScheduled Weekly Hours/b/p40p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWork Shift/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Description/b/pdivspanspan•/span/spanspanProvides 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 /spanspanin order to/spanspan 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./span/divdiv/divpspanMinimum Education and Experiences:/span/pp/pdivspanspan•/span/spanspanGraduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state./span/divdiv/divdivspanspan•/span/spanspanOne 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./span/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAdditional Job Description/b/ppBenefits:/pdivspanspan·/span/spanspanHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanEmployer Sponsored Retirement Plan/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanPaid time off and extended sick leave/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanPaid Parental Leave/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanDisability insurance plan options/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanContinuous professional and clinical training/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanCompetitive pay /span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanAnnual Merit Increase/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanWellbeing resources/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanTuition Reimbursement /span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanEmployee perks and discounts/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanEmployee referral program/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanFlexible schedule options/span/divdivspanspan·/span/spanspanCertification incentive program/span/divp/pdivspanPhysical Requirements /span/divdiv/divdivspanspan•/span/spanspanAbility to perform job functions while standing and/spanspan /spanspansitting.span  /spanAbility to perform job functions while walking/spanspan and /spanspanclimb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.span  /spanAbility to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend /spanspanand twist at the waist. /spanspanAbility to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.span  /spanAbility to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.span  /spanAbility to reach overhead.span  /spanAbility to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.span  /spanAbility to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.span  /spanAbility to reach in all directions.span  /spanAbility to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36#34; to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.span  /spanExamples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.span  /spanAbility to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.span  /spanAbility to match or discriminate between colors.span  /spanAbility to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.span  /spanAbility to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.span  /spanAbility to deal effectively with stressful situations.span  /spanAbility to work rotating shifts.span  /spanAbility to work overtime as required.span  /spanAbility to work in a latex safe environment.span  /spanAbility to maintain tactile sensory functions.span  /span* *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.span  /span* *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. /span/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spaniIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!/i/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanThe 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. /span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanMedical 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: /span a href="http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees" target="_blank"spanspanspanspanspanspanspan class="WKN2"http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/a/p