Registered Nurse II - GI Endoscopy- NE

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process.
Delivers safe and effective care.