Registered Nurse | Orthopedic MedSurg | Days | Part-time

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Lancaster, SC, seeks an Orthopedic Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients on the 7th Floor. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while monitoring conditions and administering therapies, collaborating with physicians and therapists to optimize outcomes.

Education includes graduation from an accredited nursing program, SC RN license (or compact), and BLS through AHA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• Experience in orthopedic/medical-surgical nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Assess & plan care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate nursing program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description Summary
Make a Difference with Every Shift
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment? Join our Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit and play a vital role in helping patients recover from orthopedic procedures, injuries, and a variety of medical conditions. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team, we'd love to meet you!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005273 LAN - MedSurg 7th Floor (LMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
As an Orthopedic Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Additional Job Description
Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state RN license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Join Our Team
If you're ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact every day, apply today and become part of our Orthopedic Medical Surgical team!

Let’s work together to provide outstanding patient care and support our patients and families throughout their recovery.
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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