Registered Nurse - (PRN) ICU - Camden

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse II to deliver patient-centered care in a 12-hour shift ICU setting. Under supervision, you will apply nursing processes to plan, provide, and evaluate care for patients and families.

Minimum education is an Associate’s Degree in Nursing with SC RN licensure; BLS and ACLS are mandatory. Two-tier scheduling and PRN, hourly pay available, with 12-hour shifts across 24–48 hours per 6-week cycle.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN licensure in SC or compact state required
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification also required

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care using the nursing process to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver safe, effective care.
• Perform duties while complying with shift schedules and unit protocols

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Employment Details

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC001408 KER - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (KMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) Hours Per Week: 24 – 48 hrs per every 6-week schedule, depending on the tier you choose Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 12-hr shifts

Job Description Summary 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.

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 & Education

Minimum Training and Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licensure & 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) 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) also required.

Physical & 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)
• 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)

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.

Equal Opportunity & E-Verify

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees