Registered Nurse (RN) MUSC Black River Operating Room - FT

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment up to 25000

State Health Benefits

State Pension Plan

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time accruals

Free Telehealth Visits

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for Surgical Services. You will provide compassionate nursing care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and lead assigned members while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, shared governance, and professional growth within a supportive hospital system. Eligible for a sign-on bonus and comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required with RN licensure.
• Minimum one year RN experience in surgical services preferred.
• Current SC board licensure or compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Deliver patient/family centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and ensure patient privacy.
• Participate in professional practice model, governance, and ongoing development.
• Coordinate care and apply care management principles to improve outcomes.
• Engage in shared governance and promote a healthy work environment.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sign on Bonus Available for full time employment! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003454 BLR - OR (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

Schedule

40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; Days; No call!!

Benefit Highlights:

• Up to $25,000 Student Loan Repayment for those RNs that qualify
• State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan
• Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
• Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family
• Onsite Pharmacy
• Education Assistance

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.

Experience:

RN experience in Surgical Services 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.

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

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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