Clinical Licensed Practical Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: CIG NORTHEAST - COLUMBIA, SC 29203Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: CertificationJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJOB TITLE:  CLINICAL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE   IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    1.    Cooperative work attitude toward employees, management,           patients, visitors, and physicians    2.    Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems    3.    Ability to perform any nursing duty asked.    4.    Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques.    5.    Communicate clearly and proficiently.    6.    Pass security check.      REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED certificate Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Active LPN license within the state of South Carolina CPR certification Strong ethical and moral character references   The clinical nurse acts as a liaison between the patient and the physician.  They are also expected to assist the physician and perform any medical task asked of them.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   I.      Communication         A.  Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,              visitors, physicians, co-workers, and hospital personnel         B.  Documents completely and accurately  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and     considerate manner  Conducts themself as a positive role model and team member  Respects patient’s rights to privacy, dignity, and  confidentiality   II.     Duties Discuss with patients their lab/x-ray results and provide necessary instructions under the direction of their physician Review charts daily for next-day appointments for completion           Schedule procedures, tests, & appointments as instructed by the physician and documented. Documents patient phone calls and prescription refills. Perform capsule endoscopy Perform duties of a medical assistant in their absence Ensure recalls are kept current Verify pathology reports are received from hospitals for all              inpatient and outpatient procedures               III.    Job Quality Requirements         A.  Accuracy         B.  Attention to detail         C.  Timeliness         D.  Organization         E.  Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks   IV.     Dependability         A.  Attendance         B.  Punctuality         C.  Ability to follow instructions         D.  Ability to meet deadlines   V.      Physical/mental Requirements         A.  Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time         B.  Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care             activities Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment Ability to move quickly in response to patients’ needs Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to     disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills   VI.     Regulatory   Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations. QualificationsREQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED certificate Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Active LPN license within the state of South Carolina CPR certification Strong ethical and moral character references