Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Emergency Department. This role offers the chance to deliver essential patient care, administer medications, and support RNs in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in high-pressure situations and have a passion for helping others. With a commitment to patient comfort and confidentiality, you will play a vital role in a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Must have current LPN license in South Carolina.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of an RN.
• Administer medication and document findings in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

IV Access

Wound Care

Communication Skills

Education

LPN License

Graduation from Accredited Nursing School

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

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Job Description Summary

Utilizes nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.

Job Description Summary

Utilizes nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

CNA, WS, Tech, MOA.

Financial Responsibilities

Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN.
• Administers medication according to scope of practice, performs reassessments, collects data, takes histories, initiates IV access, provide wound care and assists in activities of daily living.
• Documents in the medical record, findings and information.
• Communicate appropriate medical and clinical information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Provides first line customer service response.
• Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.

Population Served

This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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