Registered Nurse Charge (RN) - General Surgery/GYN

Medical University of South Carolina • Florence, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• A minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse in an OR designated area of practice required.
• Attendance in the Charge Nurse Workshop and successful completion of the MUHA Charge Nurse Competency-Based Orientation is required within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift.
• Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care.
• Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level