UNIV - Registered Nurse III - Department of SCTR

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Research Nurse to provide a wide range of technical, clinical, and professional services within the SCTR Nexus Clinical Research Unit and satellite locations. The role includes precepting new staff and providing unit leadership for daily operations.

Preferred experience includes chemotherapy infusion and pediatric care, with strong emphasis on phlebotomy and IV insertion skills to support research studies and patient care across complex

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Some positions require a valid driver's license.
• Some positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across diverse patient needs and research protocols.
• Mentor staff and serve as preceptor for new Employees to ensure high-quality care.
• Lead day-to-day operations and quality improvement within the Nexus unit.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care and ensure adherence to research procedures.
• Utilize research tools to review and implement study procedures and documentation.
• Support professional development for self and Nexus staff nurses.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV insertion

Chemotherapy infusion knowledge

Pediatric care experience

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Serve as a Research Nurse providing a wide range of technical, clinical and professional services within the SCTR Nexus Clinical Research Unit and satellite locations. Serve as preceptor for new staff and provide leadership to the unit for daily operations. Chemotherapy infusion knowledge and experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Strong phlebotomy and IV insertion skills required.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

Cost Center

CC001064 COM SCTR Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-CLN10

Pay Range

68,748.00 - 96,186.00 - 123,726.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Job Description

Job Description:

Serve as a Research Nurse providing a wide range of technical, clinical and professional services within the SCTR Nexus Clinical Research Unit and satellite locations. Serve as preceptor for new staff and provide leadership to the unit for daily operations. Chemotherapy infusion knowledge and experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Strong phlebotomy and IV insertion skills required.

Job Duties

• 25% Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients within areas of responsibility whose needs rapidly change and range from uncomplicated to complex. Documents appropriately, research or standard of care. Serves as a role model for other staff related to complex patients and research nursing care.
• 20% Provide service in a timely manner that demonstrates respect and dignity. Responds to the needs of investigators and coordinators and makes needed changes that assure quality care of research subjects in accordance with research protocols. Flexible and adaptable. Serves as a resource to study teams. Identify and lead quality assessment and improvement processes related to nursing and patient care. Mentor other staff members in the quality process and facil
• 15% Serve as preceptor for new Employees. Develop and customise orientation plans for new employees based on his/her experience level as directed by the Nurse Manager. Develops documentation tools to include flow sheets and training for other staff members not limited to clinic staff.
• 15% Organises, prioritises, and directs the day‑to‑day patient care activities of areas of responsibility utilizing a multi‑disciplinary approach and the nursing process; evaluates the effectiveness.
• 15% Utilises available research tools (SPARC, CWF, eIRB) to review, interpret, analyze, and understand research studies performed in the Research Nexus and throughout the Medical University including, but not limited to, carrying out orders, developing flow sheets, and implementing study procedures. Educating other staff members…
• 10% Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and staff. Assists Nurse Manager with developing continuing education and training for other Nexus Clinic staff nurses. Assumes other duties…

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Also, some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry and/or Certifications)

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one-year related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board…

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board…

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform jo