Job Description Summary The Preoperative Assessment Clinic within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. The clinic plays a critical role in early risk identification, patient preparedness, and prevention of day-of-surgery delays and cancellations. Telehealth Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports preoperative care delivery through structured, protocol-driven telehealth workflows. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Telehealth LPN performs standardized patient outreach, data collection, education reinforcement, and task coordination to ensure patients are prepared for surgery and appropriately routed for further clinical review when indicated. This role is designed to improve access, efficiency, and consistency in preoperative workflows while allowing RNs to focus on higher-acuity clinical decision-making. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000259 CHS - Ambulatory Preop Clinic (RT) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Job Summary/Purpose: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Manager, the Telehealth LPN provides protocol-based preoperative support using virtual workflows. This position focuses on standardized patient communication, information gathering, documentation, and coordination activities that support timely surgical readiness and escalation of identified risks to the appropriate clinical team. This role functions primarily in a telehealth environment and may support multiple surgical specialties and locations Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. 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. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Healthcare Provider. 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 Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *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. 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 click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Overview Telehealth LPN Per Diem, Weekday Shifts 8:00a - 4:00p Work for one of the largest healthcare systems on Long Island. At Catholic Health Home Care we provide not only strong talented leaders, but we foster your growth. We offer flexible schedules, travel reimbursement, competitive health benefits, and continuing education benefits. Job Details Our Telehealth LPNs coordinate the T elehealth program for Catholic Home Care to insure the optimal utilization of the technology to enhance patient care and clinical excellence. Adhering to Catholic Home Care department policies and procedures and TJC/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times. Experience and Skills: Strong clinical skills and 2-3 years recent hospital/home care experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Computer Skills Acute care telemetry or triage experience is preferred Licensure: Currently Licensed by New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary Range USD $30.00 - USD $34.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
