Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab Unit

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for an LPN to join the Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit. This 24-bed unit emphasizes collaboration with nurses, therapists and other disciplines to maximize patient mobility and independence after strokes, trauma or surgery.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, assist with activities of daily living and document clinical information for the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina.
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN.
• Administer medications as directed, perform reassessments, collect data, obtain histories, initiate IV access, provide wound care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Document findings in the medical record and communicate clinical information to staff as required.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and deliver customer service.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit is a 24-bed acute rehabilitation unit in which the nurses work closely with therapists and other disciplines to help the patient achieve the best mobility and level of independence possible following strokes, traumas, surgeries, etc.

Patients on this unit must have the ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day for 5-6 days per week.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004827 ORBG - IP Rehab Nursing Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Job Summary

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

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.

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.
• 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.

Employer

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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Company Culture

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.

Research & Funding

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.