LPN-Hollings of Orangeburg

Overview

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 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.

• Provide patient/family centered care as a partner and adviser and assist patients and families in managing their health care.
• Respect culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
• Apply critical reasoning and clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, including complex or potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Use critical thinking in clinical problem-solving within scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures, including interviewing/screening patients, obtaining data and chief complaints, documenting for records, and taking vital signs.
• Perform telephone and in-person screenings; document findings and ensure accuracy in the medical record according to policy.
• Prioritize and document patient incoming calls regarding medications or medical conditions; review with provider for orders or changes as needed.
• Clean and stock examination rooms and other supply areas.
• Document all patient care delivered in the medical record according to medical center 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 is required.

• Entity:
  Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub-Type:
  Regular
• Cost Center: CC004782 ORBG - Cancer Oncology Center
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• Pay Grade:
  Health-24
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Work Shift:
• 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:
  
  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 is required.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race,…