Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN - Hospital Unit

Job Description Summary Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) CC001637 MAR - MedSurg 2nd Floor (MMC) Hourly Health-25 Work Shift The LPN is to assist with the responsibility for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. The LPN is responsible for selective activities in directing, coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices under the direction of the RN. The LPN collaborates with the RN and is responsible for overseeing the health and medical care of patients at Carolinas Hospital System-Marion. The primary emphasis of the position is to ensure each patient’s medical, nutritional, and emotional needs are met. The nurse will utilize his/her knowledge of growth and development, cultural, religious and ethnic differences in providing appropriate care to the patient as well as in updating an ongoing plan of care for the patient. The LPN collaborates with the RN and respectively with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes for the scheduled shift and smooth transition to the next shift. The LPN is expected to be able to perform duties of unit secretary and nurse aides as defined in respective job descriptions and participates in performance improvement activities. every other weekend; Completion of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nursing. Previous hospital experience preferred but not required Current Practical Nurse license issued by the LLR Board of Nursing for South Carolina or Compact Licensure Agreement. Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.