Licensed Practical Nurse - HCDC

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within MUSC that provides healthcare to patients throughout the state of South Carolina. Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors during their tour of duty and participates in the care of a defined patient population within a secure correctional healthcare environment. The role involves providing patient/family centered care, applying critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment, assisting medical staff with preparations, examinations, and procedures, and performing telephone and in-person screenings. The LPN also participates in documentation and reporting responsibilities, prioritizes patient calls, and cleans/stocks exam rooms. Specific responsibilities include performing nursing care for inmates/detainees, conducting medical intake screenings, responding to medical emergencies, working with correctional officers, maintaining control of sharps, medications, and medical equipment, and providing care in various correctional environments.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
Licensed as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.
A current CPR card is required (AHA BLS or Red Cross Professional Rescuer).

Responsibilities

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assisting patients to optimally manage their health care while respecting individual needs, values, and preferences.
Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment.
Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures, including interviewing/screening patients, documenting findings, and obtaining vital signs.
Performs telephone and in-person screenings.
Participates in documentation and reporting responsibilities, prioritizes patient calls, and cleans/stocks exam rooms.
Performing nursing care for inmates/detainees in accordance with facility rules and security procedures.
Conducting medical intake screenings when needed during booking or admission.
Responding to medical emergencies inside the secure perimeter.
Working with correctional officers to ensure safe movement of inmates to and from the medical unit.
Maintaining control of sharps, medications, and medical equipment per correctional safety standards.
Providing care in environments that may include locked cells, exam rooms, segregation units, and intake/booking areas.
Maintaining required professionalism, boundaries, and awareness at all times.