Licensed Practical Nurse - LGBTQ + clinical practice - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse to provide specialized, compassionate, quality care to our LGBTQ+ clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. This position will support clinic needs in multiple locations (Downtown, James Island and N. Charleston).

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the State of South Carolina or with a compact state license.
• Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.
• Document test and exam results.
• Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
• Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
• Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician.
• Responds to and triages phone calls.
• Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician.
• Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication.
• Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.
• Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinates clinical functions seeing that CMAs are following all OSHA, DHEC and UMA policies along with office policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed