Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN - Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
Come join our Inpatient Rehab team! The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center reports to the Director of Nursing. Under general supervision by a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired medical and functional outcomes. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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. MUSC participates in the federal E-Verify program. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science. MUSC Health operates a 750 bed medical center, including a Children’s Hospital, Ashley River Tower, Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the Institute of Psychiatry. It also has over 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed MUSC among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program
- Six months of patient care experience required
- Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state
- A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations
- Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Must be computer literate
Responsibilities
- Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
- Delivers safe and effective care
- Interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired medical and functional outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
