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Nurse Manager - Observation Unit

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

Observation Unit Full TimeDay Shift 7a-3p Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary The Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational functions the nursing unit(s) he/she oversees. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the LCHD, American Nurses Association Standards, and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of Experience as an RN (At least 2 Years Should be in a Leadership Position/Capacity) Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN License to Practice in the State of South Carolina; National Nursing Certification in Specialty at Time of Hire (or must be required within 6 months of Hire/Promotion); Maintains Current CPR certification. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Provides excellent service to our customers (internal and external) is one of the fundamental objectives of Lexington Medical Center. Measures and monitors patient/customer satisfaction. Reviews patient/customer feedback and develops action plans with staff to meet goals. Builds and strengthens relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Fosters cooperation, open communication, and collaborative decision making among peers and staff. Models service excellence. Exemplifies and holds others accountable adhering to LMC’s Service Expectations policy. Serves as patient/family advocate. Ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner that instills staff and customer trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission: Proficient in human resource management, developing employees by offering challenging growth opportunities and managing performance by overseeing work, providing feedback and holding employees accountable for unsatisfactory behavior. Measures and monitors employee satisfaction. Reviews feedback and develops action plans with staff to drive improvement. Fiscal accountability. Assesses technology needs of assigned areas and develops and implements plan. Proficient use of business tools/technologies. Proficient time management, prioritization and critical thinking skills. Provision of high standards of care and practice in area(s) of responsibility: Compliance with regulatory standards. Awareness of current trends and best practices and implementation of proven/best practices as appropriate. Develops, implements and monitors work plans with measurable outcomes paying attention to key indicators and making adjustments to meet desired outcomes. Serving as a positive change agent and excellent collaboration skills. Holding self and staff accountable for quality of care. Identifies opportunities for improvement, motivates others to seek opportunities to improve processes through innovation and creativity. Providing a safe environment for patients and employees, addressing concerns in a timely manner. Creates a compassionate, supportive environment for patients and staff. Delivers messages effectively through both oral and written communication: Uses effective communication skills such as active listening, conflict prevention, conflict management/resolution, negotiation and effective problem solving. Adapts to various audiences and professionally delivers information in an accurate, concise, timely, and respectful manner. Uses effective presentation skills. Manages emotions in the face of pressure. Efficient and timely communication of information to staff, peers and other leader Duties & Responsibilities Leads with integrity, determination, initiative, and purpose, encouraging others to act with passion and drive: Identifies, recruits and retains top talent. Obtains employee engagement. Provides effective reward and recognition strategies to enhance employee retention. Maintains individual professional accountability. Approaches situations in a positive and proactive manner and leads by setting the example. Maintains effective relationships through the organization by meeting commitments as promised. Negotiates effectively and respectfully, listening to other perspectives and analyzing the situation to determine the appropriate actions and outcomes. Promotes a positive work environment, embraces diversity and supports shared governance structures and processes. Meets all requirements as defined by Lexington Medical Center’s policies. Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Completes employee health workup. Meets departmental attendance requirements. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

1 month ago

Float RN - Inpatient Float Pool

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

LH Careers Full Time PM/N Shift 7:00pm - 7:30am Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient’s health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma or Bachelors of Science in Nursing *New graduate RN’s who acquire their generic RN education through an on-line program will not meet LMC minimum qualifications Minimum Years of Experience: None *Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, and Emergency Department units will not consider newly graduated Nurses without post-graduation experience, except for those that have successfully completed LMC's Nurse Residency Program. Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina. **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None Essential Functions PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions. Serves as patient/family advocate Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursingjudgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Identifies, synthesizes and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes. L&D Only: RN’s with 2 years or more of L&D experience who have completed training and competency verification may perform qualified medical screening examinations under EMTALA. CLINICAL WORK QUALITY Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely. Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Duties & Responsibilities RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment. Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations. Maintains required certifications. Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Complies with all annual employee health requirements. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

LPN

Outpatient

1 month ago

LPN-PN

Lexington Medical Center Swansea, SC

Lex Health SwanseaPRNDay Shiftprn Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Job Summary Responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certification Required Training: None Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Medication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Manager/Supervisor

Urgent Care

1 month ago

Nurse Manager

Lexington Medical Center Chapin, SC

LH Chapin Urgent Care Full TimeAny Any Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary The Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational functions the nursing unit(s) he/she oversees. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the LCHD, American Nurses Association Standards, and in accordance with the provisions set forth by the SC Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of Experience as an RN (At least 2 Years Should be in a Leadership Position/Capacity) Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN License to Practice in the State of South Carolina; National Nursing Certification in Specialty at Time of Hire (or must be required within 6 months of Hire/Promotion); Maintains Current CPR certification. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Provides excellent service to our customers (internal and external) is one of the fundamental objectives of Lexington Medical Center. Measures and monitors patient/customer satisfaction. Reviews patient/customer feedback and develops action plans with staff to meet goals. Builds and strengthens relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Fosters cooperation, open communication, and collaborative decision making among peers and staff. Models service excellence. Exemplifies and holds others accountable adhering to LMC’s Service Expectations policy. Serves as patient/family advocate. Ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner that instills staff and customer trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission: Proficient in human resource management, developing employees by offering challenging growth opportunities and managing performance by overseeing work, providing feedback and holding employees accountable for unsatisfactory behavior. Measures and monitors employee satisfaction. Reviews feedback and develops action plans with staff to drive improvement. Fiscal accountability. Assesses technology needs of assigned areas and develops and implements plan. Proficient use of business tools/technologies. Proficient time management, prioritization and critical thinking skills. Provision of high standards of care and practice in area(s) of responsibility: Compliance with regulatory standards. Awareness of current trends and best practices and implementation of proven/best practices as appropriate. Develops, implements and monitors work plans with measurable outcomes paying attention to key indicators and making adjustments to meet desired outcomes. Serving as a positive change agent and excellent collaboration skills. Holding self and staff accountable for quality of care. Identifies opportunities for improvement, motivates others to seek opportunities to improve processes through innovation and creativity. Providing a safe environment for patients and employees, addressing concerns in a timely manner. Creates a compassionate, supportive environment for patients and staff. Delivers messages effectively through both oral and written communication: Uses effective communication skills such as active listening, conflict prevention, conflict management/resolution, negotiation and effective problem solving. Adapts to various audiences and professionally delivers information in an accurate, concise, timely, and respectful manner. Uses effective presentation skills. Manages emotions in the face of pressure. Efficient and timely communication of information to staff, peers and other leader Duties & Responsibilities Leads with integrity, determination, initiative, and purpose, encouraging others to act with passion and drive: Identifies, recruits and retains top talent. Obtains employee engagement. Provides effective reward and recognition strategies to enhance employee retention. Maintains individual professional accountability. Approaches situations in a positive and proactive manner and leads by setting the example. Maintains effective relationships through the organization by meeting commitments as promised. Negotiates effectively and respectfully, listening to other perspectives and analyzing the situation to determine the appropriate actions and outcomes. Promotes a positive work environment, embraces diversity and supports shared governance structures and processes. Meets all requirements as defined by Lexington Medical Center’s policies. Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Completes employee health workup. Meets departmental attendance requirements. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

1 month ago

Clinical Coordinator RN - 3 South Medical

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

3rd South Medical Full Time PM/N Shift 7p-7a Sign-On Bonus: 20,000 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Provides operational shift oversight, delegates care to staff and facilitates timely patient admission, transfer and discharge. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all staff and presents a positive image and attitude. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborates with other healthcare team members Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of Lexington Medical Center (LMC), American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in areas of specialty within the past 5 years Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Consideration will be given to those with an ADN or Diploma nursing degree who are presently enrolled in a RN to BS in Nursing or RN to MS in nursing program with the expectation that the degree be completed within 12 months of hire/promotion into the Clinical Coordinator role. Required Certifications/Licensure: National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire/promotion or must obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion into role; Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina; **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions. Serves as patient/family advocate. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting accurately and timely; communicating actions, irregularities, and on-going needs. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Identifies, synthesizes, and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely. Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members. Holds team members accountable for standards of care, policy and procedures, bedside reporting, etc. Serves as a teacher, coach and mentor to staff. Contributes to the development and revision of unit standards. Efficient conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities/initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Duties & Responsibilities Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Supports shared governance activities by serving on a unit or hospital based committee. Positive rapport with health care team and demonstrates strong collaboration skills. Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students. Provides feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance to the Nurse Manager. Serves as a resource and role model to all members of the patient care team for patient care and professionalism. Recognizes and responds appropriately to complex situations. Participates in and provides input for patient care conferences and discharge planning conferences. Coordinates timely patient throughput (admissions, discharges, transfers) and facilitates smooth transitions of care throughout hospitalization. Negotiates for nursing resources to adequately meet the patient care needs. Ensures patient care assignments are based on acuity of patients and skill level of nurse. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment. Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains required certifications. Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. L&D Only: A nurse must have documented competency and completion of department orientation to complete a medical screening exam (EMTALA). Nurses will have 3 consecutive medical screenings reviewed and signed off by their preceptor prior to independently completing screenings. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Outpatient

1 month ago

Office RN

Lexington Medical Center Lexington, SC

Lexington Pediatrics PracticeFull TimeDay ShiftM-F 8am-5pm, rotating Saturday Sign-On Bonus: up to $7500 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Position is responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Carries out Physician orders including but not limited to assisting with procedures, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, taking patient calls, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, calling in prescriptions, coordinating supply levels, pre-certifying patients medical services, and assisting the physician with all other patient care as requested. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina; Current CPR certification. Required Training: Basic first aid knowledge Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year Child – 1 year through 12 years Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years Adult – 18 years through 65 years Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals Appointments Ancillaries Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient) Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation Forms – Chart Structure Chart Maintenance Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence) Image Files Faxing Copying Mail In Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Duties & Responsibilities Medication Management Intravenously (RN/LPN Only) IV Push (RN Only) Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray, Bone Density, Ultrasound, Treadmill, Laboratory Equipment(Processing), Laser Equipment, Defibrillator, Holter Monitors, Cardiac Pacemakers, Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples, Pharmacy, Mayday Equipment, Oxygen, Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization Coding E & M / Basic Visits Office Procedures/ Complex Visits Surgeries Hospital Services Correspondence Statistical Reports Accounts Payable Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

LPN-PN

Lexington Medical Center Columbia, SC

Job Summary Responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certification Required Training: None Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Medication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned

1 month ago

Clinical Coordinator RN - Adult Acute Care

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

LH Careers - Adult Acute CareFull Time Night Shift 7pm-7:30am Sign-On Bonus: 25,000.00 Adult Acute Care Units Currently Interviewing: Medical Units: 3rd South Medical, 5th South Renal/Medical Specialty Medical Units: 8th South Medical/CVA Lexington Health's Clinical Coordinator role bridges bedside nursing with operational shift oversight, staff mentorship, and team coordination. Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Provides operational shift oversight, delegates care to staff and facilitates timely patient admission, transfer and discharge. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all staff and presents a positive image and attitude. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborates with other healthcare team members Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of Lexington Medical Center (LMC), American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in areas of specialty within the past 5 years Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Consideration will be given to those with an ADN or Diploma nursing degree who are presently enrolled in a RN to BS in Nursing or RN to MS in nursing program with the expectation that the degree be completed within 12 months of hire/promotion into the Clinical Coordinator role. Required Certifications/Licensure: National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire/promotion or must obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion into role; Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina; **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions. Serves as patient/family advocate. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting accurately and timely; communicating actions, irregularities, and on-going needs. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Identifies, synthesizes, and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely. Provides safe, appropriate, quality of care and support to patients and family members. Holds team members accountable for standards of care, policy and procedures, bedside reporting, etc. Serves as a teacher, coach and mentor to staff. Contributes to the development and revision of unit standards. Efficient conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities/initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Duties & Responsibilities Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Supports shared governance activities by serving on a unit or hospital based committee. Positive rapport with health care team and demonstrates strong collaboration skills. Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students. Provides feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance to the Nurse Manager. Serves as a resource and role model to all members of the patient care team for patient care and professionalism. Recognizes and responds appropriately to complex situations. Participates in and provides input for patient care conferences and discharge planning conferences. Coordinates timely patient throughput (admissions, discharges, transfers) and facilitates smooth transitions of care throughout hospitalization. Negotiates for nursing resources to adequately meet the patient care needs. Ensures patient care assignments are based on acuity of patients and skill level of nurse. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment. Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains required certifications. Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. L&D Only: A nurse must have documented competency and completion of department orientation to complete a medical screening exam (EMTALA). Nurses will have 3 consecutive medical screenings reviewed and signed off by their preceptor prior to independently completing screenings. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.