Medical University of South Carolina·Lexington, Kentucky
The LPN provides patient/family centered care and assists with data collection and evaluation of nursing actions. They also document patient care and support patients in managing their healthcare.
Job Description: Summary
MUSC Heart and Vascular – Lexington, South Carolina
Love What You Do And Love Your Schedule Too!
-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available At MUSC Health, we believe your career should support your life not compete with it. That’s why this opportunity offers an exceptional combination of meaningful work, outstanding benefits, and the work-life balance you’ve been looking for.
00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.| Predictable daytime schedule | Evenings and weekends free | Better work-life balance
💰 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
🌴 Generous Paid Time Off *31 days beginning your first year *33 days after four years *38 days after eight years
🏥 Outstanding Benefits Low Cost 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)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Are you looking for a nursing career where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule and exceptional benefits?
MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Heart and Vascular Lexington team. In this outpatient cardiovascular clinic, you’ll work alongside experienced physicians and clinical professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This position offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients, expand your clinical skills, and grow your career with South Carolina’s #1 hospital system all while enjoying outstanding benefits and a schedule designed to support your life outside of work. ⸻ Why Lexington?
Located just outside Columbia, Lexington offers an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living compared to many larger metropolitan areas, excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, beautiful Lake Murray, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and convenient access to Charlotte and Charleston.
Whether you’re looking for a place to build your career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a better work-life balance, Lexington provides the perfect combination of professional opportunity, community living, and everyday affordability. ⸻ About MUSC Health
As South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health is committed to improving lives through patient care, education, and innovation.
When you join MUSC Community Physicians, you become part of a statewide healthcare system known for clinical excellence, collaboration, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Whether your goals include advancing your education, earning additional certifications, or pursuing leadership opportunities, you’ll find a team invested in your success. ⸻
The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in providing high-quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and licensed provider.
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program. Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in South Carolina or another qualifying compact state. One year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or approved equivalent.
Join Our Team If you’re looking for more than just your next nursing job—if you’re looking for a career with exceptional benefits, meaningful work, professional growth, and a schedule that gives you time for what matters most—we invite you to apply today and become part of the MUSC Health family.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. 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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Candidates must graduate from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and be licensed as an LPN in South Carolina. One year of LPN experience is preferred, along with a current Basic Life Support certification.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
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