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

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, applying the principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. The role provides patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Care includes assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning and implementing interventions, care coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies. The nurse helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment and demonstrates professional conduct, accountability, critical thinking, teamwork, and participation in shared governance and professional development. The position coordinates effective and efficient delivery of patient care, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. Nurses hired with an associate or diploma degree are subject to the stated BSN enrollment and completion requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
Licensure as a registered nurse 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.
If 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 perform the stated physical and mental job functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying, reaching, fine and gross motor tasks, maintaining required vision and hearing, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Provide patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and behaving responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
Participate in the professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and promotion of leadership and clinical excellence.
Apply effective team skills, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking.
Coordinate the effective and 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 take personal responsibility for professional growth.