Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse Chemotherapy Infusion
Medical University of South Carolina
Health sciences university in Charleston, SC
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Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
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Required Skills
CPR
Patient Care
Vital Signs
Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience is required.
- Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the state of South Carolina or a compact state is required.
- A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation card is required, specifically an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
- The ability to demonstrate commitment to a patient-centered care philosophy through effective communication skills, professional demeanor, and interpersonal skills is required.
- The ability and motivation to articulate and support the departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations is required.
- Effective verbal and written communication is required.
- Computer literacy is required.
- The ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required is required.
- The ability to work in a latex-safe environment is required.
- The ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required, is required for selected positions.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
- Provide patient- and family-centered care while supporting patients and families in managing their health care and respecting their culture, values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
- Apply critical reasoning and clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, particularly for patients with complex or potentially life-threatening conditions.
- Use critical thinking in clinical problem-solving within the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
- Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures.
- Interview and screen patients to obtain personal data and chief complaints.
- Document patient information and findings accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Perform telephone and in-person screenings.
- Record and report patient-care information and document findings relevant to patients' health-care status or plan of care.
- Prioritize and document incoming patient phone calls regarding medications and medical conditions, and review them with providers as needed for orders or changes.
- Clean and stock examination rooms and other supply areas.
- Document all delivered patient care in the medical record according to medical center policy.
Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.
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