Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) - 9E Neuroscience Stepdown Unit

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Registered Nurse I for the 9 East Neuroscience step-down unit. This role supports adult stroke, neurosurgery, and neurology patients with 36 hours per week across 12-hour shifts. Orientation includes a Nurse Residency Program and opportunities for professional growth.

Minimum nursing education is a BSN preferred; SC or compact-state licensure, BLS, and ACLS are required. NIHSS certification is encouraged for stroke care excellence.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in SC or a compact state.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• BSN preferred; employees hired after 2013 must pursue BSN within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure safe and effective care.
• Maintain competency in NIHSS/ACLS and stroke care standards.

Skills

RN licensure

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIHSS certified

Stroke care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred

RN with Associate/Diploma degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000535 CHS - Neuroscience 9E (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours Per Week:36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.

Job Summary/Purpose: 9 East is a 23 bed Neuroscience step‑down unit caring for adult Stroke, Neurosurgery, & Neurology high acuity patients. All rooms have bedside monitors capable of monitoring arterial lines, measuring CVP and ICP and viewing Spo2 and EKG. Patient diagnoses/interventions includes Ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, tumor resections, spine/neurosurgeries, neuro endovascular surgery, Parkinson's, and epilepsy. Nurses are NIHSS & ACLS certified and encouraged to become Stroke Certified. Staffing ratios are 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity. 9 East is a fast paced, high functioning unit focusing on safe outcomes. MUSC offers student loan repayment and tuition assistance, succession planning with many professional growth opportunities, orientation is individualized meeting often to ensure needs are met, has an Accredited Nurse Residency Program for all new RNIs incorporated into schedule, and self-scheduling platform. 9East is known as one of the nicest units to work, has low turnover due to teamwork and physician/APP working relationships. The type of Care Team Member who would be a good fit for our unit is a professional with a strong work ethic looking to join a team promoting best patient outcomes.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred unless current MUSC employee. 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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

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