Registered Nurse RN- FT General Surgery/GYN

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, and to lead a care team.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver age-appropriate care, ensure patient safety, and maintain a therapeutic environment while upholding professional standards and accountability.

Qualifications

• Valid SC or Compact RN license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Direct and lead other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care.
• Provide patient/family centered care focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs; assess, plan, implement interventions, coordinate care and evaluate outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Participate in a professional practice model and shared governance to promote leadership and clinical excellence.
• Coordinate delivery of patient care services through care management principles; identify clinical priorities and improve outcomes.
• Promote a healthy work environment and personal accountability for professional growth.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Care coordination

Education

RN license (SC/Compact)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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.
• Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the 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 the policies of MUSC.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
• Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

Qualifications

• South Carolina or Compact State RN License; American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Physical Requirements

• 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 accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
• Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
• Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
• Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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