Registered Nurse | Charge

MUSC Health; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina's Chester Nursing Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional patient care, using the nursing process across all ages. This role reports to the Department Director and requires reliable attendance for scheduled shifts.

Requires SC or compact-state LPN licensure, and BLS certification, and graduation from an approved LPN program. The position carries hourly pay, 40-hour weeks, and stands as a regular, full-time employee at MUHA

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current South Carolina LPN license or compact-state license and BLS certification.
• Experience with nursing process and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages using the nursing process.
• Ensures compliance with nursing practice standards and notifies the Department Director of problems.
• Directs activities of licensed and non-licensed care staff during shifts.
• Maintains reliable attendance for scheduled shifts, including inclement weather coverage.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Education

Graduate from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you looking to grow in your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Well look no further - come join our Chester Nursing Center

Job Description Summary

Are you looking to grow in your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Well look no further - come join our Chester Nursing Center

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000121 CHE - Chester Nursing Home (CNH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages through the use of the nursing process and through promotion, maintenance and teaching. Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area (Reports to Department Director) Notifies the Director of any problems in the unit. Takes charge of unit as needed (with appropriate competency).Is responsible for getting to work for scheduled shifts in the event of inclement weather. Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of patient care during their assigned shift. Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources

Additional Job Description

Education

Graduate from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Licensure/Certificatio**n**

Graduated from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN with the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

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.

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