Licensed Practical Nurse II - Main Operating Room

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse-Surgical Tech to join their dynamic operating room team. The role involves providing individualized patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and preparing sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Ideal candidates will have a nursing program degree, LPN licensure in South Carolina, and BLS certification. This position requires a commitment to patient safety and adherence to procedural guidelines. Join a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology and care to the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent required.
• One year of LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal directed patient care under RN supervision.
• Prepare sterile supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Ensure adherence to procedural guidelines and safety measures.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical instrumentation preparation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Main Operating Room is within a level-one, academic trauma center. There are 21‑OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU‑GYN, Robotics and Burns. The nursing teams consists of 75% Registered Nurses and 25% Certified Surgical Technologists. RNs are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The Main OR is a busy and dynamic nurse‑driven, Magnet‑designated department that provides cutting‑edge technology to the citizens of SC.

Hours and Shifts

Hours per week: 36.

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3‑12 hour shifts; rotating weekends, holidays, and call.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Licensed Practical Nurse‑Surgical Tech (LPN‑ST) reports to the RN Team Coordinator. Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN‑ST provides individualized, goal‑directed and family‑centered patient care and functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies, instrumentation and equipment used in surgical procedures and performs appropriate room duties involved with the direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. The LPN‑ST demonstrates proficiency according to the laws governing nursing in South Carolina. This position delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results and outcomes. This position will require the use of the LPN’s skills in multiple physical locations under MUSC Health.

Minimum Training and Education

Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. One year of LPN experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA‑recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA‑recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
• Examples include: to transfer a 100‑lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force; for every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker; 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400‑lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet; 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex‑safe environment (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous) – selected positions
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous) – selected positions

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