Registered Nurse II - Peds Cancer Center

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina's pediatric unit MUSC Children’s Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse II to provide individualized patient care in a 36-hour weekly night shift. The role includes chemotherapy administration, pain management, and coordination with the health care team to ensure safe, effective care for pediatric patients up to age 25.

Minimum requirements include a nursing degree with preferred BSN, SC RN licensure, and BLS certification; at least one year of RN

Qualifications

• RN with valid SC license or compact state license.
• Bachelor's preferred; BSN within 4 years if hired with diploma/associate.
• One year RN work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care using nursing process.
• Administer chemotherapy and BMTCT products when eligible.
• Coordinate with health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Perform safety and pain management during sickle cell/crises.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred

RN with Associate or Diploma degree; BSN within 4 years

Job description

Job Description Summary

SJCH Cancer and Blood Disorders is a 16 bed Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) unit providing intermediate level care for patients age 0-25 years. It is the only program in the state of South Carolina to provide BMTCT to pediatric patients. The average daily census on the unit is 15 patients, with the most common patients being those with cancer, sickle cell anemia, or receiving BMTCT. The staffing mix includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and unit secretaries. The Registered Nurses become certified in administration of chemotherapy and BMTCT products when eligible. In addition to administration of chemotherapy, pain management during sickle cell crisis, and BMTCT, one of the unique services provided is gene therapy, a novel treatment for patients with sickle cell anemia. Pediatric palliative care and respiratory therapy are available as needed. The unit is secured and composed of all private rooms.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000301 CHS - Cancer Center - 10 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

Job Summary/Purpose: 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.

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. 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. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.

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

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 can not 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!

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