LPN II - Preoperative Arrival Call Nurse

Job Description Summary

The Preoperative Assessment Clinic (PAC) within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. A key function of the clinic is ensuring patients are prepared, informed, and appropriately cleared prior to the day of surgery to prevent delays, cancellations, and safety risks.

The Arrival Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports surgical readiness by completing standardized preoperative arrival calls. Working under established protocols, this role confirms patient understanding of arrival logistics, reinforces PAC instructions, identifies potential issues, and escalates concerns to the appropriate surgical or anesthesia teams as needed. This position is focused on execution, accuracy, and proactive communication and plays a critical role in supporting smooth day‑of‑surgery operations.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000300 CHS - Call Center (Main)

Hourly

Health-25

40

Monday‑Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Under the direction of clinic leadership and within the LPN scope of practice, the Arrival Call LPN performs standardized preoperative arrival calls to patients scheduled for surgery. This role ensures patients understand when and where to arrive, what to expect on the day of surgery, and whether all required preoperative steps have been completed. The Arrival Call LPN functions within clearly defined workflows and escalation pathways, supporting surgical and anesthesia teams by identifying issues early and helping prevent avoidable day‑of‑surgery disruptions.

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Demonstrate commitment to patient‑centered care philosophy through effective communication skills, professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong orientation to guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and be computer literate.

Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required, either from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an equivalent, or from the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers.

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; ability to climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; perform kneeling positions infrequently; bend at the waist continuously; twist at the waist frequently; squat and perform job functions frequently; perform pinching operations frequently; perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously;

firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders continuously; use both legs continuously; maintain lower‑extremity balance and coordination frequently; reach in all directions continuously; lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently; lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor 36 inches unassisted infrequently; lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.

infrequently; exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one or both eyes continuously; see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance continuously; discriminate between colors continuously; determine distance/relationship between objects continuously; maintain hearing acuity continuously; perform fine motor movements continuously; handle stressful situations continuously; work rotating shifts frequently; work overtime as required frequently;

work in a latex‑safe environment continuously; maintain tactile sensory functions continuously; for selected positions,…