Registered Nurse (RN)- MICU FT

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) hires a Registered Nurse in Florence, SC, to provide nursing care using the full nursing process and to lead and collaborate with the care team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and adherence to professional standards under MUSC Health guidelines.

Requires SC RN license and BLS certification, with the ability to work in a dynamic clinical environment and participate in governance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Experience coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Lead and direct assigned team members; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural needs.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with patient privacy and professional conduct.
• Engage in professional practice model activities, governance, and peer review.
• Coordinate care delivery using care management principles to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Education

SC RN License

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003602 FLO - SICU (Surgical ICU) (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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.

License/Certification:

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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