Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Medical Surgical (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, SC, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Job Description Summary

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, assists with data collection, formulates plans for patient care, and participates in the evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: PRN

Cost Center: CC001417 KER - MedSurg 1 (KMC)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Work Shift: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p, or 7p-7a

Job Summary/Purpose: The LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within his/her span of control during his/her tour of duty. The LPN assists with data collection, formulates plans for patient care, and participates in the evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

Minimum Training and Education: 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) certification required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors (Continuous) and outdoors in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous). Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required (Frequent).

Additional Job Description: 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.

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