Registered Nurse I - ART 4E Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. The role is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in the CHS - Heart & Vascular 4E (ART) cost center. The schedule is 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including some weekends.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical, sensory, and work-environment demands of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred unless the applicant is a current MUSC employee.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Interact with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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