Registered Nurse- Bluffton Pediatric Afterhours

Medical University of South Carolina; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an RN II to deliver patient-centered pediatric nursing care in the Bluffton clinic, including leadership as Charge Nurse during After Hours. The role supports a wide range of subspecialties and serves families in a community-based ambulatory setting.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, SC RN license (or compact state), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license by SC Board of Nursing or compact state.
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care to pediatric patients and families.
• Serve as Charge Nurse during After Hours, providing leadership and guidance.
• Support safe, efficient, high-quality care within clinical scope.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Pediatric nursing

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

RN license

Job description

Job Description Summary

The RN II reports to the Ambulatory Services Manager and provides patient‑centered nursing care to pediatric patients and their families within the scope of practice and the nursing process. The RN also serves as the Charge Nurse during After Hours operations, offering leadership and guidance to staff, providers, and patients to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005777 CHS - Bluffton Peds Afterhours and Urgent Care (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Children’s After Hours and Specialty Clinics is a pediatric outpatient clinic operating under Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at MUSC, now opening in the new MUSC Medical Office Building in Bluffton. This location brings pediatric After Hours services to the Bluffton community for the first time. During daytime hours, the facility hosts a wide range of pediatric subspecialists, including pediatric gastroenterology, cardiology, and orthopedics, among others. We also provide walk‑in After Hours Care, which serves as an extension of the pediatric emergency department to support families during the times when most pediatric practices are closed.

• Specialty Clinics: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• After Hours Clinic:

  • Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • Weekends, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Schedule

This full‑time position consists of two 12‑hour shifts (8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), two 8‑hour shifts: 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and every other weekend from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Preference

Charge nurse experience After Hours coverage.

Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree, and 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.

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 Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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