Registered Nurse, Charge | Progressive Care

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an experienced Registered Nurse, Charge for the Neurology Progressive Care Unit to lead nursing care and serve as a clinical resource for the team.

You will apply nursing expertise, judgment, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care on your shift, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and promoting patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Progressive care, neurology, acute care, or charge/leadership experience is preferred.
• Current RN license through SC Board or a compact state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight during the shift.
• Coordinate and prioritize patient care activities for safe unit operations.
• Guide and support licensed and non-licensed staff to deliver care.
• Delegate and supervise to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care.
• Use independent nursing judgment to identify patient needs and resources.
• Promote compliance with nursing standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Delegation

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (SC or compact)

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Lead the Shift.
• Support the Team.
• Make a Difference.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC001492

LAN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (LMC)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Work Shift

Job Description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your nursing career? MUSC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse, Charge for our Neurology Progressive Care Unit to provide exceptional patient care while serving as a clinical resource and leader for the nursing team. In this role, you will use your nursing expertise, sound judgment, and leadership skills to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the assigned shift. You will work closely with nurses, patient care staff, providers, and leadership to coordinate care, support team members, and promote a positive patient experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages using the nursing process, while promoting health, wellness, education, and patient safety.
• Providing clinical leadership and oversight during the shift.
• Coordinate and prioritize patient care activities to support safe and efficient unit operations.
• Provide guidance, support, and clinical resources to licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff.
• Utilize effective delegation and supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care.
• Use independent nursing judgment to identify patient care needs, address concerns, and appropriately utilize available resources.
• Monitor unit operations and promptly communicate concerns, challenges, or identified problems to the Department Director or House Supervisor.
• Promote compliance with nursing practice standards, hospital policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with staffing needs and may be assigned on-call responsibilities to support appropriate staffing coverage.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity and quality of patient care.
• Serve as a positive role model, resource, and mentor for members of the nursing team.
• Help foster a professional, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.
• Report to the Department Director for overall nursing practice and to the House Supervisor for responsibilities during the assigned shift.
• Demonstrate flexibility and dependability, including reporting for scheduled shifts during inclement weather when required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Progressive care, neurology, acute care, critical care, or charge/leadership experience is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with nursing leadership. As a Charge RN, you'll play an important role in supporting your team, coordinating patient care, and helping create a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families. If you're a confident, collaborative RN who is ready to serve as a clinical leader and make an impact on a busy Neurology Progressive Care Unit, we'd love to have you join our team. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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 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.