Registered Nurse (RN) MUSC Leatherman Adult Empath Unit FT

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $25,000 Student Loan Repayment

State Health Benefits

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Carolina seeks a registered nurse to plan and evaluate nursing care while coordinating team activities. The role includes direct patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring a safe environment. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree and RN licensure. Benefits such as Student Loan Repayment and Paid Parental Leave are offered, making this an appealing opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 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 Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinates care and collaborates with team members.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Nursing process

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Patient-centered care

Professional development

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift.

Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005484 LBH - Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (OP)

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.

Schedule

36 hours per week; every other weekend

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.

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.

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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