Registered Nurse - MOHS Surgery - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to MOHS surgery patients. Responsibilities include recording histories, performing diagnostics, administering medications, and formulating care plans with the medical team.

The role requires a nursing degree (BSN preferred; RN with ADN or Diploma must enroll in BSN within two years and attain it within four years) and at least one year of RN experience, plus current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to MOHS surgery patients and documents patient histories and observations.
• Records patient histories, performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops MOHS patient care plans with input from other providers.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operates and monitors medical equipment as necessary.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

Education

BSN preferred

RN with ADN/ Diploma enrolled in BSN

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Provides professional nursing care to assigned MOHS surgery patients. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops MOHS surgery patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients’ progress and records observations in patient medical records. Promotes patients’ independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

Required 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 (1) 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 American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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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