Registered Nurse II - MedSurg (PRN) - Northeast

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide individualized, goal-directed patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The RN will apply the nursing process to deliver safe, high-quality care and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other nurses to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, monitoring patient status, and educating patients and families about treatment plans and post-discharge care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current South Carolina RN licensure or compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with health care team to deliver safe and effective care.
• Maintain patient and family education and support throughout care.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient care

Communication with families

Care planning

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II 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

PRN

Cost Center

CC003770 COL - MedSurg 3rd Floor (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Hours Per Week

24 – 48 hrs per every 6-week schedule, depending on the tier you choose

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

12-hr shifts

Minimum Training and Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) also required for most nursing areas within the hospital.

Physical and Mental 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 cannot 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 Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *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!

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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