Registered Nurse, Mullins Nursing Center, FT (Nights) - MUSC
Mullins, SC
About the Job
Job Description Summary
Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus available!Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-28Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices and in line with the organizations mission and vision. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient resident care delivery and the achievement of desired resident outcomes. The Registered Nurse performs tasks related to resident care. The RN is responsible for the planning, supervising and evaluating, the nursing care residents and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies. Must follow directions perform work and or give directions and oversee performance of those under the RN supervision according to department standards. The RN is capable of delivering direct and non-direct care. Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the area.
-Responsible for compliance with standards during assigned shift. Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of resident care during their assigned shift
-Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of resident care and appropriate use of available resources.
Supervises LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries.
Need to talk to a Recruiter? Please contact Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or shawsh@musc.edu.
MUSC Benefit Highlights
- Up to 6 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan
- PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
- Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family
- Education Assistance
Additional Job Description
Education:
Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing.
Must have proficiency in written and verbal communications.
Experience:
At least 1-year previous experience in a hospital, nursing home or medically related environment preferred.
Possess mature behavior and able to function effectively under stress. Must possess the ability to deal with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, physicians, administration, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Licenses/Certificates:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or Compact State.
Current BLS and to be maintained biannually.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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