What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse - LPN or CCMA position at Little River Medical Center, Inc.?
Nurse - LPN or CCMA
*Addiction & Mental Health Focus*
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Nursing Site Supervisor & Nursing Director, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified CMA assists the physician in the care and treatment of Little River Medical Center patients. The LPN or CCMA shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required by the physician. The CMA or LPN must be willing to work with patients who are seeing the physician for addiction or mental health related treatment.
WHY LRMC:
Little River Medical Center is a non-profit community health center within Horry County. At Little River Medical Center, we strive to offer exceptional health services and deliver quality, compassionate care to everyone. We provide a wide range of affordable health and support service for every family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following but are not limited to:
- Charts and records the administration of medication and treatment; observes patients for deviations from normal behavior (condition).
- Performs specific procedures (reading of vital signs, weight, height measurements and other diagnostic tests) in accordance with protocols established by the administrative or clinical directors.
- Identifies symptoms of physical illness and disability of presenting patients through observation and analysis of the medical record.
- Administer routine oral, subcutaneous, and intra-muscular medications following Center policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties which may be assigned by the Nursing Director, Medical Director and/or Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be comfortable with an addiction and mental health patient focus.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or North Carolina Board of Nursing; or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant specializing in Addiction or Mental Health.
- Familiar with general office procedures; possess considerable knowledge of practical nursing practices and procedures.
LPN:
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health care setting.
CCMA:
- High school graduate with two years experience in a primary medical care setting and/or completion of a medical assistant’s educational program at an accredited school. Certification in Medical Assistant Technology required.
LRMC Office Locations:
Little River Office - Little River, SC (Live Oak Drive)
Loris Office - Loris, SC (Main Street)
Myrtle Beach Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (77th Ave. N Kings Hwy)
Health Access Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (Mr. Joe White Ave.)
Carolina Forest Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (Carolina Exchange Drive)
South Strand Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (Holmestown Road)
LRMC offers benefits such as:
- Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Health Benefits start on the 1st of the month following the start date.
- Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan.
- Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday's. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave.
- Employer Paid Health Benefits: Life / AD&D Policies, Short/Long Term Disability, and an Employee Assistant Plan.