Mobility Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN
Medical University of South Carolina, Madison, WI, United States
Job Description
The Mobility LPN reports to the Divisional Director of Clinical Excellence. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility LPN performs multi‑skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN will be responsible for updating the highest level of mobility performed each shift for assigned patients, as well as updating mobility documentation such as AM‑PAC scores.
Requirements
Graduate of a Practical Nurse Program and successful completion of the LPN NCLEX with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs (continuous or infrequent as applicable).
Ability to perform job functions from elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist; squat; perform kneeling; and perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous or frequent as applicable).
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force and lift/drag objects up to 50 lbs from floor to 36 inches and from 36 inches to overhead (infrequent or frequent as applicable).
Maintain vision, hearing, and peripheral vision acuity; maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions as required.
Additional Qualifications
Licensed as an LPN within South Carolina or a compact state.
Current CPR card (AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer).
Computer literate and confident in effective verbal and written communication.
Commitment to patient‑centered care philosophy and excellent interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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The Mobility LPN reports to the Divisional Director of Clinical Excellence. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility LPN performs multi‑skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN will be responsible for updating the highest level of mobility performed each shift for assigned patients, as well as updating mobility documentation such as AM‑PAC scores.
Requirements
Graduate of a Practical Nurse Program and successful completion of the LPN NCLEX with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs (continuous or infrequent as applicable).
Ability to perform job functions from elevated or confined spaces.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist; squat; perform kneeling; and perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous or frequent as applicable).
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force and lift/drag objects up to 50 lbs from floor to 36 inches and from 36 inches to overhead (infrequent or frequent as applicable).
Maintain vision, hearing, and peripheral vision acuity; maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions as required.
Additional Qualifications
Licensed as an LPN within South Carolina or a compact state.
Current CPR card (AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer).
Computer literate and confident in effective verbal and written communication.
Commitment to patient‑centered care philosophy and excellent interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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