Licensed Practical Nurse (MCP)-1

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, an LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within his/her span of control during his/her 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. The LPN assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient care, and participates with evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

• Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimize their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life‑threatening conditions.
• Uses critical thinking in clinical problem‑solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
• Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs.
• Performs telephone and in‑person screenings.
• Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patient’s health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
• Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
• Documents 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 a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

• 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, work from elevated areas, confined spaces, kneeling positions, bend, twist, squat, perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands, firm grasp, reach overhead, repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders, use lower extremities for balance, reach in all directions, lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted, lift from floor 36 inches unassisted, lift to overhead 25 lbs, exert up to 50 lbs of force, transfer 100 lb patient requires 50 lbs of force, push 400 lb patient requires 20 lbs of force, push stretcher with one hand requires 25 lbs, maintain 20/40 vision, correct, hearing acuity, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, cope with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, overtime, latex safe environment, maintain tactile, olfactory sensory function, qualified for respirator use initially and as 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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