Registered Nurse-Burn Clinic
About The Position
MUSC Health Burn Surgery at Rutledge Tower provides specialized, comprehensive care for patients with burn injuries and complex wounds. This outpatient clinic is part of MUSC Health, a nationally recognized academic medical center known for advanced surgical care and innovative treatment approaches. The clinic is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of fellowship-trained burn and reconstructive surgeons, along with advanced practice providers and support specialists, delivering expert care for both adult and pediatric patients. Services include evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic burns, wound care management, and reconstructive surgical planning. Patients benefit from MUSC Health’s leading-edge burn program, which emphasizes personalized treatment plans, minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, and access to the latest research and clinical advancements in burn care.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
- Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions.
- Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
- Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs.
- Performs telephone and in-person screenings.
- Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
- Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes.
- Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
- Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- E-Verify program participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
