LPN-Hollings of Orangeburg

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Job Description

Summary:

This job will be at Hollings Cancer Center of Orangeburg. 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 to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially when the patient may have 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, vital signs, and performing 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 regarding medications and medical conditions, as assigned, with 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.

• Provide patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, supporting patients and families to manage health care while respecting culture, values, needs, goals, and treatment preferences.
• Apply critical reasoning and clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, including management of complex or potentially life threatening conditions.
• Use critical thinking in clinical problem-solving within the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure; interview/screen patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint; document for records; record vital signs.
• Perform telephone and in-person screenings; document findings relevant to patient health care status or plan of care in accordance with policies/procedures.
• Prioritize and document patient incoming phone calls about medications and medical conditions; coordinate with provider for orders or changes when needed.
• Clean and stock examination rooms and other supply areas; ensure accurate documentation of patient care in the medical record per policy.

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• 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.

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

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