Job Description Summary
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and clinical professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN who wants to make a difference in patients’ lives without sacrificing work-life balance.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Monday–Friday
Predictable daytime schedule
Weekends free
Better work-life balance
🌴 Generous Time Off:
31 days beginning your first year
33 days after four years
38 days after eight years
🏥 Outstanding Benefits:
Affordable medical insurance
FREE employee dental insurance
Vision insurance starting around $6/month
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Optional term life insurance starting around $0.40/month
💼 Retirement Benefits That Work for You:
MUSC Community Physicians contributes 5.15% of your eligible salary directly into your SHARP retirement account.
The best part? That contribution comes from MUSC—not your paycheck. You are not required to contribute your own money to receive the employer contribution.
Additional retirement savings options include:
401(k)
403(b)
457 Plan
📚 Grow Your Career:
Tuition reimbursement
Certification bonus opportunities
Continuing education
Professional development
Opportunities to grow across MUSC Health throughout South Carolina
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005019 MCP - Columbia DT General Surgery
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Columbia Heart Lexington, you will play an essential role in creating a positive and compassionate experience for every patient.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Providing patient- and family-centered care while serving as a trusted partner and resource.
-Supporting patients and families as they manage their healthcare needs while respecting their culture, values, health goals, and treatment preferences.
-Applying critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to support timely and appropriate patient care.
-Recognizing and reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate clinical provider.
-Assisting physicians and other medical professionals with patient preparation, examinations, treatments, and procedures.
-Interviewing and screening patients to collect personal information, medical history, symptoms, and chief complaints.
-Obtaining and documenting vital signs and other required clinical information.
-Performing telephone and in-person patient screenings.
-Accurately documenting patient care, clinical findings, and relevant information in the medical record.
-Reviewing patient concerns with the appropriate provider when treatment guidance, medication instructions, or changes to the plan of care may be required.
-Responding to and prioritizing patient telephone calls regarding symptoms, medications, medical conditions, and other clinical concerns, as assigned.
-Preparing, cleaning, and stocking examination rooms and assigned clinical areas.
-Maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients and team members.
-Performing additional duties within the Licensed Practical Nurse’s authorized scope of practice, as assigned.
Why Columbia?
As South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia offers the best of both worlds; a thriving healthcare community with the charm and affordability of a welcoming Southern city. From its vibrant downtown and diverse dining scene to Lake Murray, the River walk, and easy access to Charleston, Charlotte, and the mountains, Columbia is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow your career.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Education and Experiences:
•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.
Benefits:
- Affordable Medical Insurance
- FREE Employee Dental Insurance
- Low-Cost Vision Insurance
- 5.15% Employer-Funded Retirement(no employee contribution required)
- 401(k), 403(b) & 457 Retirement Plans
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Optional Life Insurance
- Annual Merit Increases up to 5%
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Across MUSC Health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs
Physical Requirements
•Ability to perform job functions while standing andsitting.Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.Ability to reach overhead.Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.Ability to reach in all directions.Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot 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 are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are 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.Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.Ability to match or discriminate between colors.Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.Ability to work rotating shifts.Ability to work overtime as required.Ability to work in a latex safe environment.Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.* *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.* *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
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.
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