LPN- Children's Specialty & After Hours North Charleston
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary MUSC Children’s After Hours and
Specialty Clinics are located at Summey Medical Pavilion in North
Charleston. We are a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under
the Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital at MUSC. During the day, we
host a variety of pediatric subspecialists such as pediatric
orthopedics, cardiology, and pulmonary, only to name a few. In
addition to that, we provide a walk-in After Hours Care, which is a
direct extension of our pediatric emergency department to serve our
community during the hours when most pediatricians are closed. •
Our specialty clinics operate M-F 8 am – 430 pm • Our After Hours
care operates M-F 3 pm – 10 pm, 12 pm – 7 pm on weekends and
holidays Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker
Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC000571 CHS -
Ortho / Urgent Care - Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite) Pay
Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work
Shift Job Description LPN Job Summary/Purpose: The Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Manager. Under direction of a
Registered Nurse, the LPN provides individualized, goal directed
and family centered patient care. The LPN demonstrates proficiency
according to the Laws governing nursing in South Carolina. This
position delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other
members of the health care team to achieve desired results and
outcomes. This position will require the use of the LPN’s skills in
multiple physical locations under MUSC Health. Minimum Education
and Requirements: 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 communications 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 Additional Job Description 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
Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)*. 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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