Weekend Option Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Weekend Option Registered Nurse for the Stepdown Unit, providing care for acutely ill patients. The role involves managing medication drips, developing care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a current RN license, BLS certification, and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and holds a current RN license.
• BLS certification required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Some clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians and document conditions.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Management

Emergency Response

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

Current RN license in South Carolina

BLS certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Weekend Option Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit

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Job Description Summary

Unit Description: Stepdown is a 36-bed adult intermediate care unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients. The unit requires BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months. Nurses manage medication drips such as insulin and cardiac medications per physician orders.

Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts

• Every weekend obligation (Saturday & Sunday)
• Either Friday or Monday as a 3rd 12-hour shift depending on staffing needs.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004756 ORBG - Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.

Work Environment

Exposed to infectious, contagious, and blood-borne diseases. Contact with patients in various circumstances. Must handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally irregular hours. Exposure to radiation possible.

Supervisory Responsibilities

LPN, CNA, WS, Tech, MOA

Financial Responsibilities

Stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

Assess patients, develop care plans, assist physicians, evaluate outcomes, coordinate discharge, document conditions, maintain confidentiality, educate patients and families, communicate during hand-offs, and perform miscellaneous duties including mentoring new staff. Charge duties after 6 months of experience.

Physical Requirements

Stand up to 12 hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, smell, lift up to 35 pounds, utilize patient transfer devices, and have good vision and perception.

Mental Requirements

Interpret manuals and procedures, write reports, present information, perform math calculations, define problems, interpret instructions, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities.

Population Served

Interact with all age groups, providing care suited to diverse cultural backgrounds and needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing school, current RN license in South Carolina, BLS certification. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Some clinical experience preferred.

If you enjoy working with energetic individuals, join us! MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.