Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center - FT

Medical University of South Carolina•Mullins, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Personal Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards. This role involves attending and participating in continuing education programs, working in the department and throughout the facility, and interacting with patients, care team members, visitors, and government agencies under various conditions. The position requires the ability to handle emotionally upset patients and family members, and may involve working beyond normal hours, on weekends, and holidays. There is a potential for exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses, as well as risks of falls and burns from equipment.

Requirements

Must have attended an accredited LPN program.
Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Must have advanced knowledge in field of practice.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of skilled nursing facility practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing longer term care and short term rehabilitation functions in the post-acute care facility.
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of clinical services department.
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct nursing care, nursing leadership, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with 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.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients on the nursing care unit.
Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
Chart appropriately and timely.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs.