Registered Nurse RN- PRN Ortho/Neuro/Stroke

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an experienced nurse for the Ortho/Neuro/Stroke Unit in a PRN capacity. You will provide nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Requirements include a South Carolina or Compact RN license and AHA BLS certification. The role involves on-site, 8-hour shifts with emphasis on safety, professional practice, and continuous improvement within MUSC’s governance framework.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina or Compact RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Experience in orthopedics, neurology, or stroke units preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Direct and lead other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care.
• Provide patient/family centered care covering physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Participate in professional practice model, shared governance, and promotion of clinical excellence.
• Coordinate care using care management principles to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Patient-centered care

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

RN License

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome PRN opportunity for an experienced nurse interested in Ortho/Neuro/Stroke Unit!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC003595 FLO - MedSurg 4th Floor (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

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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