Licensed Practical Nurse (MCP)

Licensed Practical Nurse (MCP) 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 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. The LPN provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage 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. Benefits include 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. Physical requirements include ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas, in confined/cramped spaces, from kneeling positions, to bend and twist at the waist, to squat and perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands, to use lower extremities for balance and coordination, to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., to exert up to 50 lbs. of force, to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes, to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, to match or discriminate between colors, to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception, to maintain hearing acuity, with correction, to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, to deal effectively with stressful situations, to work rotating shifts, to work overtime as required, to maintain good olfactory sensory function, to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.