LPN – Outpatient Clinic (Patient-Centered Care)

Medical University of South Carolina; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support outpatient care. The LPN will interview patients, measure vital signs, input data into medical records, and assist physicians with examinations and treatments as part of a patient-centered care team.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited LPN program, hold SC or compact state licensure, and possess current CPR/BLS certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this role.

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.
• A current CPR card (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross)”
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient-centered care with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate and able to document in the patient record.
• Current AHA/BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Record or input information into the patient medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Computer literacy

Education

LPN licensure (SC or compact state)

Practical Nurse program graduate

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support outpatient care. The LPN will interview patients, measure vital signs, input data into medical records, and assist physicians with examinations and treatments as part of a patient-centered care team.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited LPN program, hold SC or compact state licensure, and possess current CPR/BLS certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this role.