Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU FT

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a registered nurse for the Surgical ICU. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for patients and families across the care continuum. This role requires SC or Compact State RN licensure and American Heart Association BLS certification.

36 hours per week with an hourly pay rate. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports professional growth and a safe work

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Directs and leads other team members in age-appropriate care.
• Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered care.
• Promote safety and professional behavior.
• Participate in shared governance and professional development.
• Coordinate delivery of patient care using care management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities to improve outcomes.
• Engage in autonomous practice with accountability.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Work Shift

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.

Additional Job Description

License/Certification: South Carolina or Compact State RN License; American Heart Association BLS Certification

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.

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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