Registered Nurse 4 west (Med/Surg)

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

About The Position

The MUSC Orangeburg 4 west Unit is a 40-bed medical/surgical unit primarily treating post-surgical patients but also treating acutely ill adult patients with all types of medical problems. 4 west is equipped with rooms for comfort care / hospice patients by joining 2 rooms so that family can remain with the patient during the end-of-life transition. Currently offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night shift RNs Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: • Day Shift 6:45 am- 7:15 pm • Night Shift 6:45 pm - 7:15 am • Every other weekend obligation

Requirements

Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities

Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psycho-social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Monitors and records patients’ condition.
Maintains confidentiality.
Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning [including family teaching] as appropriate.
Coordinates patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Communicates patients’ condition during hand-offs.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) months nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
Orients or mentors new staff members.
Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
Provides first line customer service response.
Follows the RMC Standards of Behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.