Registered Nurse II - SJCH Peds Critical Care Unit

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Charleston is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide goal-directed patient care under general supervision. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Nursing degree and have licensure as a registered nurse. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare team members, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates with a commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork are encouraged to apply. This role involves working nights, with a scheduled weekly hours of 36.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred; RN staff hired after July 2013 must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver age-appropriate care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring patient privacy.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care management

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

RN license

Tools

Medical charts

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Registered Nurse II. Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center).

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 Qualifications

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.

Licensure and Certifications

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) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); pinching operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent). Examples include transfers and pushes with varying weights; describe typical scenarios as provided. Vision: 20/40 corrected; color discrimination; depth perception; peripheral vision. Hearing: adequate acuity; communication. Other requirements: ability to work rotating shifts, overtime as required, latex-safe environment, tactile sensory functions. Selected positions may require good olfactory function and respirator qualification.

Job Details

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000372 CHS - Critical Care - 2 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provides patient/family centered care focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, ensuring patient privacy and professional behavior. Demonstrates professional practice model participation, shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, leadership, autonomous practice, and accountability for actions and critical thinking. Coordinates delivery of patient care services through care management principles and identifies clinical priorities to improve patient outcomes.

Additional Information

Additional Job Description Minimum requirements include Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN within four years. Licensure as an RN by SC Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Physical Requirements (List)

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
• Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
• Visual acuity and color perception to read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• Auditory ability to communicate with patients and colleagues and perceive alarms or patient instructions.
• Stamina to handle physical and emotional demands, including long shifts.
• Mobility to navigate clinical environments.
• Infection control and PPE compliance.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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