Registered Nurse II - Peds Cardiac Prep and Recovery

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an RN to support pediatric and adult congenital cardiology cases in the Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit. Responsibilities include pre/post-anesthesia care for Cath, EP, and surgical workups, with neonate to geriatric patients.

Requires at least 2 years RN experience, with pediatric ICU or procedural nursing preferred. Minimum licensure in SC or compact state is required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in pediatric settings.
• Pediatric ICU or pediatric procedural experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in SC or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-anesthesia care for cardiovascular procedures.
• Care for neonate to geriatric congenital cardiac patients.
• Support sedated studies, clinic visits, and surgical workups.

Skills

RN experience

Pediatric ICU

Procedural nursing

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

RN will work with pediatric and adult congenital cardiology patients for Cath and EP procedures as well as surgical workups and other sedated cardiac cases in the Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit. Minimum of 2 years' experience as an RN with pediatric ICU experience or pediatric procedural preferred. RN will report to the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000304 CHS - Cardiac Prep / Recovery (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Hours Per Week:12

Job Summary/Purpose

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for both pre and post-anesthesia care of special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional Cath procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the geriatric congenital cardiac patient, as well as sedated studies, clinic visits, and cardiac surgical workups. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. This role reports to the Pediatric Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager.

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. A minimum of two years' experience as an RN with pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.

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 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!

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