Registered Nurse- RN O.R. Northeast

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $18,000

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Registered Nurse to provide individualized patient care within the General Surgery team. Under supervision, you will use the nursing process to deliver safe, effective care and collaborate with the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing (bachelor’s preferred), SC nursing licensure or compact state, and current BLS. A sign-on bonus of $18,000 is available for qualified new hires.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced practice or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care using the nursing process.
• Delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with the health care team to achieve desired results.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003772 COL - General Surgery (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

• $18,000 Sign-On Bonus Available to New Hires w/Experience! **

Minimum Training and Education

Associate degree in nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be able to perform job duties while standing, sitting, walking, bending at the waist, twisting, squatting, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, and performing repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Must also be able to climb stairs, work indoors, work outdoors in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined or cramped spaces, and perform duties from kneeling positions. Required hand and motor skills include pinching, gross motor activity, firm grasping, fine manipulation, full use of both legs, lower-extremity balance and coordination, and frequent fine motor movement. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; lift or lower 50 lbs. from the floor to 36 inches unassisted; lift 25 lbs. from 36 inches to overhead; and exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include using 50 lbs. of force to transfer a 100 lb. patient who cannot assist, requiring additional healthcare worker assistance for every additional 100 lbs.; using 20 lbs. of force to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet; and using 25 lbs. of force to push a stretcher with a patient using one hand. Must maintain 20/40 corrected vision in one eye or both eyes, see and recognize objects near or far, distinguish colors, determine distance and depth perception, maintain good peripheral vision, and maintain hearing acuity with correction. Must be able to manage stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex‑safe environment, and maintain tactile sensory function. Selected positions may also require maintaining good olfactory sensory function and being physically qualified for respirator use initially and as needed. Frequency requirements include continuous performance for most core physical, sensory, and environmental functions; frequent performance for elevated‑area work, confined‑space work, twisting, squatting, pinching, overhead reaching, lower‑extremity balance and coordination, exerting up to 50 lbs. of force, rotating shifts, and overtime; and infrequent performance for stair climbing, outdoor work in temperature extremes, kneeling, and specified lifting tasks.

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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