Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatrics and Primary Care Dantzler Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

71d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC’s Dantzler Clinic is conveniently located in North Charleston off 26 at exit 205. Providing primary care services, we serve pediatric and adult internal medicine patients in a warm and inclusive environment. Cordial, respectful working relationships are key as our care team members consist of CMAs and LPNs working closely with our attending physicians and residents. We have a strong Med/Peds resident program with 12 residents (growing to 16) in various stages of training working with preceptors and our team to round out a complete clinical experience. We serve our patients by performing many primary care services such as POCT testing, EKGs, vaccinations, medication administration and some procedural processes. We are a multi-specialty clinic, sharing space with pulmonology and seek motivated, high performing care team members that will work hard, grow and thrive working autonomously in a busy clinic. 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees