Pediatrics Nurse - LPN or CCMA

Position: Pediatrics Nurse - LPN or CCMA

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

Job : 1025

# of Openings: 1

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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 Pediatrics, familiar with general office procedures; possess considerable knowledge of practical nursing practices and procedures.

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health care setting.

• 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.

Health Access Office
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (Mr. Joe White Ave.)

South Strand Office
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (Holmestown Road)

• 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.