MUSCP - Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

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Full-Time RN I

Entity/Organization:  MUSC Physicians (MUSCP)

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Fridays, 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay Basis/FLSA:  Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary/Purpose: Responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care. Potential to travel to different clinics.

Required Minimum Training and Education: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current RN license with one year of experience in related area of practice.  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina RN License and BLS required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.  Post 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 or patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Performs general clerical and administrative duties.  Attend required in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

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. 

Additional Job Description

CMA I Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

CMA II Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with six months of patient care experience required.

CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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 II Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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!

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