Licensed Practical Nurse; MCP

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within their span of control during their tour of duty and is accountable to the Charge Nurse and/or designated individual. The LPN participates in the care of a defined patient population, assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient care, and participates in evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

• Provide patient/family centered care, acting as a partner and adviser, assisting and supporting patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
• Apply critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life‑threatening conditions.
• Use critical thinking in clinical problem‑solving relative to scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures, including interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and 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’s health care status or plan of care accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/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.

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• One year of LPN experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working from elevated areas, confined/cramped spaces, kneeling positions, bending and twisting at the waist, squatting, and performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, use lower extremities for balance and coordination, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to the floor from/to 36 inches unassisted; lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.; exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Physical ability to transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force; for every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes, and to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance; ability to match or discriminate between colors; ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction; ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime as required, in a latex safe environment, and to maintain tactile, olfactory, and respirator use qualifications.

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.