Licensed Practical Nurse II- Oncology Clinic in Hollings Cancer Center
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Description SummaryHollings Cancer Center
Clinic is a busy adult Oncology clinic that sees a wide variety of
oncology patients. Our clinic team consists of RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and
administrative assistants who work alongside a multidisciplinary
team to deliver quality and safety of care for our patients. Each
clinic workflow varies depending on the clinic, but includes
working as a team that includes: patient triage, in-clinic
procedures, assessments, patient education, medication
administration, CVC line care, obtaining EKG, and care
coordination. Team members work alongside providers (including
physicians, PAs and NPs) during patient clinic visits to provide
the needed care our patients deserve. Other team members that we
work alongside include: Social workers, Pharmacists, and
Phlebotomists.
Job Summary/Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to
the Manager. Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN
provides individualized, goal directed and family centered patient
care. The LPN demonstrates proficiency according to the Laws
governing nursing in South Carolina. This position delivers safe
and effective care and interacts with other members of the health
care team to achieve desired results and outcomes. This position
will require the use of the LPN's skills in multiple physical
locations under MUSC Health.EntityMedical University Hospital
Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost
CenterCC000464 CHS - Hollings Clinics (Main)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay
GradeHealth-23Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftDay (United States
of America)Job Description*Sign on bonus for external candidates
only
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm, no weekends, no
nights
Minimum Training and Education: Completion of a recognized Licensed
Practical Nursing program; Minimum of six months experience as LPN
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. 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.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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.Additional Job
DescriptionPhysical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions
while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected
Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)*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. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
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