Outpatient Endocrinology/Infectious Disease LPN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Endocrinology-Infectious Disease LPN

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: LVN / LPN (Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse)
• Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call Requirement: Not applicable
• Floating: Yes, may need to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work within a 60-mile local radius
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Floating between units may be required

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start is mandatory
• A clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance is required before start
• COVID-19 vaccination records are highly preferred; if not vaccinated, a vaccination declination form must be completed
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Fit testing for N95 masks required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest X-ray if previously positive
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Background & Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted as placeholder
• NURSYS license verification required
• State-specific searches including Medicaid excluded providers list
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS certification may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter)
• IV Therapy certification may be required for select LPNs (confirm with recruiter)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment

Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Floating between units or sister facilities may be required within scope of practice
• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced LPNs with medical-surgical background seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a structured day shift and no weekend or on-call requirements.