Mobility Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Florence, South Carolina, is seeking a Mobility LPN to join their team. This role includes supporting patient mobility through various tasks such as ambulation and transfers, along with updating mobility documentation.

Applicants should be graduates of a Practical Nurse program with at least one year of patient care experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory. This position provides the unique opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nurse Program and successful completion of the LPN NCLEX.
• Minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to support patient mobility.
• Assist patients in practicing exercises or functional activities.
• Update mobility documentation and AM-PAC scores for assigned patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Mobility Assistance

Education

Graduate of a Practical Nurse Program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary: Come join our team!

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: PRN

Cost Center: CC005327 FLO - Mobility Techs

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Job Description

The Mobility LPN reports to the Divisional Director of Clinical Excellence. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility LPN performs multi‑skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN will be responsible for updating the highest level of mobility performed each shift for assigned patients, as well as updating the mobility documentation, such as but not limited to, AM‑PAC scores.

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)

• Graduate of a Practical Nurse Program and successful completion of the LPN NCLEX with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous)
• 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
• 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)
• 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)

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.

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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