MUSCP - LPN - Pediatric Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics
MUSCP - LPN - Pediatric Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics
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Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina Department Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is hiring for a fulltime LPN to work oneonone with physicians in our Pediatric Orthopaedic clinical practice to provide quality care to our patients. The LPN will operate as the physician extender for the physicians clinical practice. The LPN will be responsible for travelling to different MUSC ambulatory clinics to support the pediatric orthopaedic division. Additionally the LPN provides limited administrative support to the attending physicians as deemed appropriate. All practice is performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending physician.Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: MondayFriday day shift 40 hours
Education and Work Experience
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Current South Carolina LPN license with one year of experience in related area of practice.
Works under the direction of a physician(s) and clinical management.
Licensures Registrations Certifications
Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license and BLS .
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 . 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.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for providing patient and family centered care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Uses critical thinking in clinical problemsolving relative to the scope of practice knowledge competency and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation examination and procedures to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint documentation for records and vital signs.
Performs telephone and inperson screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls as assigned regarding medications medical conditions and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes.
Perform Clerical and administrative duties as necessary: Complete office forms for patients i.e. disability forms FMLA forms). Attend inservices and meetings participates in committees as requested. Assist physician in scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf 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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