Registered Nurse II- 7E Medical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II 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 outcomes.

The role provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; directs and leads assigned team members; and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards. Care is patient- and family-centered and addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. The nurse coordinates care, provides health teaching and promotion, and evaluates goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies.

The Registered Nurse II helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through respect for patient privacy and professional, responsive behavior. The role involves participation in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and accountability for actions and critical thinking. The nurse coordinates efficient delivery of patient care services, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes.

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.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and mental job functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

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 colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care addressing 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 while protecting patient privacy and demonstrating respectful, accepting, responsive, and professional behavior.
• Participate in the professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and promotion of leadership and clinical excellence.
• 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 take responsibility for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed