Job Description Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse for the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery providing out-patient nursing support in a clinical setting. Will assist surgeons in procedures, anesthesia support of all types and maintenance of equipment. Handles ordering, administration, and dispensing of narcotics, other pharmaceutical drugs, and clinic supplies. Maintain cleanliness of departmental operatories.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC005215 CDM Clinic OMFS

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

30% - Under the direction of the OMFS Clinic Manager, assist with managing the dental units as assigned. This task may include assisting with clinic flow and attending meetings. Performs on-call duties for the OMFS clinic. Responsible for being on daily clinic call, under the direction of the department Chair and Clinic Manager. Performs triage functions in three busy outpatient clinics. Assist in the completion of patient forms (i.e. FMLA, medical necessity, return to work). Orders, inventories, and stocks supplies of all OMFS clinics. Works as part of the OMFS Mayday Team ensuring that crash carts are stocked and readily available. 

20% - Administers oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as directed by the surgeons within the scope of practice. Functions as scrub nurse and/or intravenous nurse in IV sedation cases in a clinical setting. Functions as a recovery nurse in post IV sedation cases in a clinical setting. Assist with all areas of patient care including transport/assistance to and from the waiting area as well as monitoring surgical patients to ensure their safety after receiving anesthesia. Maintain patient confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential. Ensure that drug and pharmacy monthly inspection logs are current and accurate. 

20% - Assist surgeons in complex examinations and treatment for patients in a clinic setting. Assist other personnel, serving as a liaison between external facility and hospitals to coordinate patient transfers, and consults in all clinics, MUHA, Emergency Room, and COM. Ensure that patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed. Works with surgeons to assist with post-op reports. Ensures informed consents are signed by patient and provider. Assist in operating room coordination with schedulers, patients, surgeons, residents, and hospital to ensure appropriate schedule time for surgical procedures. Completes and documents follow­ups to outside agencies, as determined by medical staff to ensure continuity of patient care. 

15% - Takes and records vital signs. Prepares the operatories for treatment and surgical procedures. Takes and processes digital x-rays and CT scans as required. Must have a working knowledge of all equipment related to this task. When needed, assist in the sterilization of surgical instruments. Follow all infection control policies and protocols set forth by MUSC COM and the clinic manager. Assist in training dental students on sterile techniques and care of instruments. Assist with the general cleanliness of this area. Other duties as assigned. 

15% - Provides an elevated level of support to the clinic and serves as back-up to administrative support team as needed. Ensure OR and ambulatory clinic maintain optimal utilization while remaining cognizant of patents needs, insurance, and provider availability. Schedule or help facilitate pre- and post-op appointments with chosen providers. Assists in coordinating 
"piggyback" cases with ENT, Plastics, Pediatric Dentistry, AEGD, etc. Provides support for provider correspondence, to include patient letters, work/school excuses, disability forms, etc. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager. 

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and two years of related experience as an LPN. Positions in this classificaiton require licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support prior to the completion of general orientation. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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