CMA or LPN- University Internal Medicine

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient/family-centered care. Ideal candidates will have six months of patient-care experience and be able to perform various medical support tasks. This role requires effective communication skills, a commitment to patient care, and working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a current CPR card and be licensed in South Carolina. The position has physical demands, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of patient-care experience required.
• Hold a current CPR card (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Must demonstrate excellent guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure.
• Perform telephone and in-person screenings.
• Document findings relevant to patient health-care status.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program

Licensed as an LPN in South Carolina

Job description

Job Summary

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, and assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care while respecting their culture, values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially for patients with complex or potentially life‑threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem‑solving within the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure, including interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data, chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs.
• Perform telephone and in‑person screenings.
• Participate in recording and reporting responsibilities; document findings relevant to patient health‑care status or plan of care, consistently and accurately in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and document patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and review with provider as needed for orders or changes.
• Clean and stock examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
• Document all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with a minimum of six months of patient‑care experience.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Hold a current CPR card: either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a patient‑centered care philosophy evidenced by effective communication skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be motivated to articulate and support the departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Be computer literate.
• Maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs; work indoors and in temperature extremes; work from elevated areas and confined spaces; perform kneeling positions, bend, twist, and squat; manipulate fingers and hands for gross and fine motor tasks; reach overhead; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted and perform up to 50 lbs of force when required. Ability to maintain vision, hearing acuity, and tactile sensory functions. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex‑safe environment.