Licensed Practical Nurse - MUSCP
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Summerville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Responsible for quality nursing care
under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider
in a clinical practice. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA)
Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type?
Regular Cost Center CC002006 UMA AMB OTHR Family Medicine Villages
at Summerville CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Ensures
accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of
clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked
by documentation. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and
any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.
Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the
patient including formal development of patient education materials
as necessary. Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and
cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC
and UMA. Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling
of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient
education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. Observes,
records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition,
reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to
and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by
physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician,
regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring
and distribution of medication including samples and controlled
substances. Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and
procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as
necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the
physician. Coordinates clinical functions seeing that CMAs are
following all OSHA, DHEC and UMA policies along with office
policies. Additional Job Description LPN I Minimum Training and
Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact
state. LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers
certification is required. Physical Requirements: Continuous
requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking
and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs,
reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess
good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with
hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability
to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as
required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize
objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe
environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull
and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted, exert up to
50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently
work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like
working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy
your career with us! 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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal
E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
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