Registered Nurse II

MUSC Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infusion Nurse at Hollings Clinics within MUSC Health provides individualized patient care using the nursing process, delivering safe and effective care and collaborating with the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements include RN licensure (SC or compact state), current BLS certification, and a minimum of two years RN experience. BSN preferred with enrollment if only associates/diploma held; chemotherapy certification if double-checking is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; RNs with an Associate or Diploma must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain BSN within four years of hire or reclassification.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse is required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing or a compact state is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer).
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification is required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients.
• Delivers safe and effective care and interacts with the health care team to achieve outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

BSN enrollment within two years; BSN within four years

Minimum two years RN experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Infusion Nurse in Hollings Clinics reports to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse 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 outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing must 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 two years of work experience as a registered nurse is required.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or an AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification issued by Oncology Nursing Society is required if independently double-checking chemotherapy.

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)
• 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)

EEO Statement

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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