Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Benefits

State Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time Accruals

Free TeleHealth Visits

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver patient-centered care and support the care team in managing patient needs on site.

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with at least six months of patient care experience; licensed in SC or a compact state; CPR/BLS required. Strong communication, computer literacy, and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Effective communication skills and computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered care and support patients to manage their health care.
• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures.
• Document patient care in medical records and maintain confidentiality.
• Prioritize and document patient calls regarding medications and conditions.
• Maintain clean and stocked examination rooms and supply areas.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Education

Practical Nurse program

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Job Description

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

Benefit Highlights

State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan

• Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
• Free TeleHealth Visits for Care Team Member and family
• Onsite Pharmacy Education Assistance

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required.

Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.

Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations.

Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Must be computer literate.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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.

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.