Registered Nurse I (New Grad) - 7A Family Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, using the nursing process and nursing standards of care. The nurse collaborates with the health care team to deliver safe, effective, age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care. This includes assessing needs, developing nursing diagnoses, identifying outcomes, planning and implementing interventions, coordinating care, providing health teaching and promotion, and evaluating goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.

The role maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through protection of patient privacy and respectful, responsive, accepting, and professional behavior. The nurse participates in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and promoting leadership, clinical excellence, effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking. The position also coordinates efficient care delivery through care-management principles, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Registered nurse license issued by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing requires 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 perform the listed physical and sensory functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working in a latex-safe environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Develop nursing diagnoses, identify desired outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment and protect patient privacy.
• Participate in the professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development.
• Coordinate efficient delivery of patient care services using care-management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote a healthy work environment and accept responsibility for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree