Licensed Practical Nurse- Radiation Oncology Clinic (Georgetown)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The radiation oncology clinic located in Murrells Inlet manages and treats patients with complex cancer diagnoses across all stages of disease, including Breast, Prostate, Lung and thoracic, Head and neck, Neurologic, Gynecologic, and Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. The Licensed Practical Nurse (referred to as Certified Medical Assistant in the job description) reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves performing multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program
• Six months of patient care experience
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be computer literate
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
• Interviews patients
• Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Records or inputs information to patients' medical record
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree