Registered Nurse | Charge

Medical University of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Chester Nursing Center team. The nurse provides professional care to patients across ages using the nursing process and adheres to nursing practice standards. Responsibilities include unit leadership when needed and on-call coverage.

Requires SC or compact-state RN license and BLS certification. Graduation from an accredited nursing program is expected. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current South Carolina (or compact state) Registered Nurse license is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages using the nursing process.
• Promote, maintain and teach to improve patient outcomes.
• Be accountable to the Department Director and on-call for staff coverage as needed.
• Takes charge of unit when necessary and ensures compliance with nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS Certification

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you looking to grow in your career as a Registered Nurse? Well look no further - come join our Chester Nursing Center

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000121 CHE - Chester Nursing Home (CNH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages through the use of the nursing process and through promotion, maintenance and teaching. Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area (Reports to Department Director) Notifies the Director of any
problems in the unit. Takes charge of unit as needed (with appropriate competency). May be assigned on call to provide appropriate staff coverage. Floats to other nursing units assigned. Is responsible for getting to work for scheduled shifts in the event of inclement weather. Responsible for compliance with standards during assigned shift (Reports to House Supervisor). Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of patient care during their assigned shift. Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

License and Certifications

• Current South Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required

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

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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