Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Premium - MUSC
Chester, SC
About the Job
Job Description Summary
Our Innovated and Growing Medical Center is looking to build a stronger community through our nursing care. Are you that person that could help us grow? Apply and come join our TEAM.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
The Registered Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse 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 per 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 by 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.
Weekend Premium Rate Agreement: Employees hired or transferred under the provisions of the Weekend Differential Program will affirm, in writing, their consent to abide by the terms of the program by signing this policy and agreement. The terms of the program are outlined in the agreement. As of this date, I have been classified as a Weekend Differential Employee. As an employee in this classification, I understand that the following policies apply to me:
I agree to remain in the Weekend Differential Program for a minimum of three (3) months or until either MUSC – Lancaster Medical Center Division or the employee decides to terminate the agreement. If either party should choose to terminate participation in the Weekend Differential Program, a minimum of 30-days' notice must be given by the terminating party.
I understand I will receive the Weekend Differential Rate of an additional $ 15.00 per hour in addition to my base rate for the shifts that I work on the weekend, no other shift differentials will apply. If I work a shift during the week, or pick up any extra shifts I will receive my base rate and any shift differentials only. If I have three unscheduled absences for any reason other than FMLA or Bereavement within a 12-month period, I can be immediately removed from the Weekend Differential Program. The Weekend Differential Rate will not apply to any paid non-productive hours (Orientation, Education, Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, etc.).
Additional Job Description
Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Some positions require certification in AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification, and Crisis Prevention training.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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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