Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Bluffton seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care within a rural health network. The RN applies the nursing process to plan and provide comprehensive care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes while upholding privacy and professional standards.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, SC RN licensure (or compact state), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure in South Carolina or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family-centered care using the nursing process with age- and developmentally appropriate care.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental needs.
• Ensures safety, privacy, professionalism and accountability in all care activities.
• Participates in shared governance and professional development to promote clinical excellence.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

RN licensure (SC)

BLS certification

BSN in progress or enrolled within 2 years

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOB

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina. The Registered Nurse role provides patient/family-centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Job Description: Provides comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and familycentered care. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs. Ensures safe and therapeutic care by maintaining patient privacy and demonstrating professionalism, respect, and accountability. Participates in shared governance, peer review, and continuous professional development to promote clinical excellence and leadership. Applies care management principles to coordinate efficient, outcome-focused care, identify clinical priorities, and improve patient outcomes within MUSC's standards and policies. Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Requires certification in Basic Life Support prior to the completion of general orientation. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and working in confined spaces or elevated areas. Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel (infrequently), and reach in all directions, including overhead. Requires fine and gross motor skills, including pinching, grasping, manipulation, and repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Ability to maintain balance and coordination using both lower extremities. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequently), including lifting/lowering from floor to overhead. Requires exerting up to 50 lbs. of force (e.g., assisting patients, pushing wheelchairs/stretchers). Must tolerate working indoors and occasionally outdoors in temperature extremes. Visual requirements include 20/40 corrected vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color discrimination. Must maintain hearing acuity (with correction) and tactile sensory function. Ability to handle stressful situations, work rotating shifts and overtime, and function in a latex-safe environment.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career

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