Rapid Response Nurse (RN)

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a registered nurse to deliver direct patient care in acute settings. You will perform assessments, plan and implement care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and professional practice within MUSC policies. Previous acute care or emergency department experience is required; SC RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active SC RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required for patient care.
• Experience in acute care, ED or critical care settings preferred.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team to meet goals.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain safety, privacy, and professional standards at MUSC.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Critical care experience

ED experience

Team leadership

Education

Active South Carolina RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

Entity Information

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003627 FLO - Quality (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Position Overview

Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

Experience & Requirements

Previous acute care clinical experience required. Critical Care or ED experience required. Must be able to work under stress.

Licenses & Certificates

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school. Must have active South Carolina RN license. Must be BLS and ACLS certified. Additional Job Description License/Certification: South Carolina or Compact State RN License; American Heart Association BLS Certification

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Thank you

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.