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Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse- Radiation Oncology Clinic

MUSC
Charleston, SC, United States
Full-time

Job Description Summary

MUSC has 3 radiation oncology clinics locations in the Charleston area : Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Main Hospital, and MUSC Radiation Oncology in Mount Pleasant.

These clinics manager and treat patients with complex cancer diagnoses at differing stages. We see patients of all ages, although we predominantly treat adults.

We treat all diagnoses, but the most common are neurologic, head and neck, gynelogic, breast, lung / thoracic, Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GI), prostate, and sarcomes.

The treatment modalities include external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and gamma knife."

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000556 CHS - Oncology - Radiation (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

LPN Minimum Training and Education : Completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program; Minimum of six months experience as LPN required.

Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.

Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate.

RN II Minimum Training and Education : Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.

LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : L icensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.

RN II Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.

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.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.

Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.

Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces.

Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist.

Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.

Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.

Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.

Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift / lower objects 50 lbs.

from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs.

of force. (Frequent) Examples include : To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs.

of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb.

patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment.

Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

If 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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify / employees

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