Mobility Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT

Job Description Summary We’re hiring a Mobility LPN! Come join a great team! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

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 the mobility documentation, such as but not limited to, AM‑PAC scores.

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry & Certifications)

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) required

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing continuously

Ability to perform job functions while sitting continuously

Ability to perform job functions while walking continuously

Ability to climb stairs infrequently

Ability to work indoors continuously

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes infrequently

Ability to work from elevated areas frequently

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces frequently

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions infrequently

Ability to bend at the waist continuously

Ability to twist at the waist frequently

Ability to squat and perform job functions frequently

Ability to perform "pinching" operations frequently

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously

Ability to reach overhead frequently

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders continuously

Ability to fully use both legs continuously

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently

Ability to reach in all directions continuously

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted infrequently

Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. infrequently

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently

Examples: transferring a 100‑lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force; for every additional 100 lbs., assistance is 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 both eyes continuously

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance continuously

Ability to match or discriminate between colors continuously

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception continuously

Good peripheral vision capabilities continuously

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction continuously

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements continuously

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations continuously

Ability to work rotating shifts frequently

Ability to work overtime as required frequently

Ability to work in a latex‑safe environment continuously

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions continuously

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions) continuously

Ability to be qualified physically (Selected Positions) continuously

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions) continuously

Additional Job Description Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card. Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient‑centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communication skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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 about the E‑Verify program, please note that the program is administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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