LPN- Charleston Clinic Float

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Ambulatory Float at the Medical University of South Carolina supports multiple outpatient clinics across the Tri-County region (Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley), traveling as needed. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, no weekends or nights.

Build experience across specialties while delivering high-quality patient care within MUSC Health. Join a dynamic ambulatory team, gain diverse clinical exposure, and collaborate with care teams to sustain patient-centered

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Minimum of six months experience as LPN.
• Licensed as an LPN in SC or a compact state; current CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed and family-centered patient care.
• Follow SC nursing laws and demonstrate professional demeanor and effective communication.
• Deliver safe, high-quality care across multiple locations under MUSC Health.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

LPN program

LPN license SC or compact state

CPR/BLs certification (BLS Healthcare Providers or Red Cross)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Our LPN Outpatient Clinic Float Team offers a unique opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurse who enjoy variety, flexibility, and growth. CHS Clinic Float team members support multiple outpatient clinics across our ambulatory network, stepping in where help is needed most. This position requires reliable transportation for traveling throughout the Tri-County region: Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley.

This role is ideal for adaptable, patient-focused professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy learning different specialties while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

As a LPN Clinic Float, you’ll gain exposure to diverse clinic settings, expand your clinical skill set, and build strong relationships across care teams, while helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care throughout our organization.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000249 CHS OH - Administration - Nursing

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Why Join the Ambulatory Float Pool?

• Skill growth across specialties (No two clinics are the same)
• Strong team support and collaboration
• Meaningful impact where patients need you most

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm, no weekends, no nights

Job Summary/Purpose

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Manager. Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides individualized, goal directed and family centered patient care. The LPN 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

Completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program; Minimum of six months experience as LPN 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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

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.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing.

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 can not 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) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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