MUSCP - PRN MOHS Registered Nurse - Dermatologic Surgery - MUSC

Job Description SummaryRN II on the Dermatology/Dermatology Oncology clinic reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager of the unit. Under general supervision, the RN II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and adult patie...

Job Description Summary

RN II on the Dermatology/Dermatology Oncology clinic reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager of the unit. Under general supervision, the RN II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and adult patients experiencing dermatology problems at a competent level. Utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process, the RN II delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results for Dermatology patients.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Provides professional nursing care to assigned MOHS surgery patients. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops MOHS surgery patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress and records observations in patient medical records. Promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or Nursing License Compact.  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. One year of nursing experience required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina RN License or multi-state Nursing License Compact and BLS required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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