Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Description Summary

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage theirhealth care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning andastute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complexproblems 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 includeinterviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephoneand in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care statusor plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patientincoming 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 themedical center policy.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004895 MCP - ORBG - Womens Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. 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.

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 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.

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