Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) - SJCH 8 Peds Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) works under general supervision at an advanced beginner level to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families using principles and practices of the nursing process. The nurse works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.

The position is in 8ACU, a 28-bed medical-surgical inpatient unit on the 8th floor of Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The unit has 28 private rooms, including two negative-pressure isolation rooms, four rooms fitted with patient lifts, and four behavioral rooms. Eight beds can be used for inpatient rehabilitation, and inpatient rehabilitation rooms are available on the west end of 8ACU. The staffing mix includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Secretaries.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Shifts vary according to department needs and rotate.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (or an AHA-recognized equivalent), or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and mental requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and exerting force, maintaining sensory capabilities, handling stressful situations, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Interact with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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