MUSCP - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -MUSCP Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Infusion at MUSC Health West Ashley - Sign on Bonus Available!

MUSC • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina, US • 2m ago

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about patient care? Love learning about new things? Then come grow with us at MUSC Health West Ashley, located at the Citadel Mall! We are seeking a motivated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Infusion Clinic team.

The Infusion Nurse provides treatment to patients utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process. Our goal is to always deliver the safest and highest quality of care. Members of the Infusion Team include providers, nurses, and pharmacists, all collaborating to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient and family. Our patient population encompasses a wide range of non-oncology medical specialties. We are seeking a compassionate nurse who values the opportunity to develop positive long-term relationships with the patients.

We work in a fast-paced environment, but we also know how to have fun on the job!

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: This position has the option to be either 4-10’s (7am-5:30pm) or 5-8’s (8am-4:30pm) Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays and free on-site parking. Come join this wonderful team!

The LPN Infusion provides infusion therapy to patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. The LPN Infusion communicates with attending faculty and collaborates with members of the infusion suite team which includes midlevel providers, nurses, and pharmacist to help develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient and family.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001987 UMA AMB INF HW Infusion CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Coordinates care for infusion patients. Functions as a liaison between registration staff and clinical staff to facilitate the efficient flow of patients throughout the system. Confers with physicians regarding need, urgency, and appropriateness of infusion and clinic visits, ancillaries if needed. Assesses and reviews physician orders to assist with scheduling patients in a timely fashion.
Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing. (Assesses subtle changes in patient status; anticipates problems before they occur and implement measures to minimize risk) Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and other staff members. (Initiates/facilities/collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to improve care delivered to the patients to ensuring that appropriate referrals are made and completed).
Coordinates and manages care by applying analytical reasoning, reflection, rational problem solving skills, using evidence based information and clinical judgment.
Functions as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with physicians to monitor, evaluate and trend patient responses to treatments during duration of status as a patient.
Work with support staff to maximize efficiency in infusion scheduling. Requires familiarity with both IDX and EMR. Document all patient care activities in the electronic medical record to include disposition of patient telephone calls, medication list, etc. Generates ancillary requests in practice partner and updates medicines as needed in EMR (electronic medical record).
Participates in performance improvement /research activities designed to improve patient care, and/or organizational processes.

Additional Job Description

LPN I Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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