LPN II - Preoperative Arrival Call Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Preoperative Assessment Clinic (PAC) within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. A key function of the clinic is ensuring patients are prepared, informed, and appropriately cleared prior to the day of surgery to prevent delays, cancellations, and safety risks. The Arrival Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports surgical readiness by completing standardized preoperative arrival calls. Working under established protocols, this role confirms patient understanding of arrival logistics, reinforces Preoperative Assessment Clinic instructions, identifies potential issues, and escalates concerns to the appropriate surgical or anesthesia teams as needed. This position is focused on execution, accuracy, and proactive communication and plays a critical role in supporting smooth day-of-surgery operations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required.
• 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.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of clinic leadership and within the LPN scope of practice, the Arrival Call LPN performs standardized preoperative arrival calls to patients scheduled for surgery.
• This role ensures patients understand when and where to arrive, what to expect on the day of surgery, and whether all required preoperative steps have been completed.
• The Arrival Call LPN functions within clearly defined workflows and escalation pathways, supporting surgical and anesthesia teams by identifying issues early and helping prevent avoidable day-of-surgery disruptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees