Registered Nurse I - Adult ED

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The MUSC Adult Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 42 treatment areas, including four trauma bays, and oversees more than 50,000 cases annually. The department has a dedicated CT scanner and an x-ray machine, and it is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and the region’s Designated Burn Center. Registered Nurses work alongside a diverse healthcare team, using research and best practices to care for patients and families.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I provides individualized, goal-directed patient care at the competent level using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week, in three 12-hour shifts that vary according to departmental needs. Work shifts rotate.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• If hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an associate or diploma degree in nursing, enrollment in an accredited BSN program is required within two years, and a BSN must be obtained within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to perform the stated physical and mental job functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, maintaining vision and hearing acuity, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care.
• Interact and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

What This Job Offers

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