MUSCP -Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic (Clements Ferry)

Medical University of South Carolina • Daniel Island, SC

109d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at MUSC is responsible for providing quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures. The LPN ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA, tracked by documentation. They maintain and review patient records, communicate plans of care, and assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. The LPN also screens patients for appropriate information, provides patient education, observes and reports on patients' conditions, and administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals and health history.
• Document in an electronic medical record.
• Give injections and assist with minor procedures.
• Ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning, and maintenance of clinical/lab equipment.
• Maintain and review patient records and communicate as appropriate.
• Document test and exam results.
• Communicate plan of care to the patient and develop patient education materials.
• Maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness of the patient care environment.
• Assist with scheduling of appointments and referrals.
• Screen patients for appropriate information and provide patient education.
• Observe, record, and report patient's physical and psychosocial condition.
• Respond to and triage phone calls.
• Call in orders as ordered by physician.
• Instruct patients regarding treatment and/or medication.
• Monitor and distribute medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Prepare patients for physician exams and procedures.
• Administer prescribed treatments and tests.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree