Licensed Practical Nurse

Job PostingUnit Description: 4 west is a 40-bed medical/surgical unit with a focus on post-surgical patients but also treating acutely ill adult patients with other medical problems. 4 west is also the receiving unit for any pediatric admissions to the Orangeburg location. Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: Day Shift 6:45 am- 7:15 pm Night Shift 6:45 pm - 7:15 am Every other weekend obligationEntity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type: RegularCost Center: CC004748 ORBG - 4 West/PedsPay Rate Type: HourlyPay Grade: Health-25Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Job DescriptionJob Summary: Utilizes nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.Work Environment: Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.Supervisory Responsibilities: CNA, WS, Tech, MOA.Financial Responsibilities: Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.Essential Functions: Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN. Administers medication according to scope of practice, performs reassessments, collects data, takes histories, initiates IV access, provide wound care and assists in activities of daily living. Documents in the medical record, findings and information. Communicate appropriate medical and clinical information to the staff as required. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data. Provides first line customer service response. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).Mental Requirements: Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.Population Served: This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.Additional Job Description: Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required. 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.