MUHA EA11 - LPN - MCP Columbia Clinics
Company: MUSC Health University Hospital
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job no: A544342
Entity: MUSC Community Physicians
Department: MCP-Columbia Clinics
Sub Department: 9731200-MCP PROV ASSOCIATES IN INTERNAL MED
Work type: Full-Time
Employee Type: MUHA-Regular
Location: Columbia, SC, Hollings Cancer Center
Categories: Administrative & Non-Clinical Professionals
Pay scale: MUHA-Grade I: $35,540.28 - $46,711.60 (min - mid)
Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital
Authority/Medical Center)
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: M-F 8a - 5p
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose : Under the direction of a registered nurse is
responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within
his/her span of control during his/her tour of duty and is
accountable to the Charge Nurse and/or designated individual. The
LPN participates in the care of a defined patient population. The
LPN assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient
care, and participates with evaluation of outcomes of nursing
actions.
Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from a recognized
Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within
the state of South Carolina or a compact state. One year of LPN
experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 Professional Rescuer and Healthcare
Provider.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: L icensed as an
LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while
standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected
Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC 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.
Opening date: 04 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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