Registered Nurse (RN)- General Surgery/GYN FT

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Regular RN to provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process. You will direct and lead team members, collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, and deliver patient/family centered care aligned with MUSC policies.

The role emphasizes professional practice, shared governance, and accountability. The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, 1+ year RN experience, SC Board licensure (or compact state), and BLS

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least one year of RN work experience.
• Current RN licensure (SC Board of Nursing or compact state).
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Direct and lead other team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care.
• Provide patient/family centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment with privacy and professional behavior.
• Participate in shared governance and promotion of clinical excellence and accountability.
• Coordinate care delivery and health teaching to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Team leadership

Collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC003594 FLO - MedSurg 8th Floor (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Job Description

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one 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.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• 2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
• 3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
• 4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• 5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
• 6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
• 7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
• 8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

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.

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MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.