Registered Nurse I ( New Grad ) - Adult ED

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, using 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 results. The role provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It includes directing and leading assigned team members and collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards. The nurse provides patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs, including nursing diagnoses, care planning, interventions, coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies. The nurse maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, protects patient privacy, and behaves in a responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional manner. The position involves participation in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking. The nurse coordinates efficient care delivery using care management principles, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. The position is in the Adult Emergency Department at the Medical University Hospital Authority.

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 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 functions, including prolonged standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working effectively in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Lead and direct assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Deliver patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
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; protect patient privacy and demonstrate responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Participate in shared governance, peer review, professional development, and the professional practice model.
Promote a healthy work environment and demonstrate accountability, critical thinking, effective teamwork, and autonomous practice.
Coordinate efficient delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate action to improve patient outcomes.
Accept personal responsibility for professional growth.