Registered Nurse II- 8 Peds Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse II works in 8 ACU, a 28-bed medical-surgical inpatient unit caring for children ages 0–18 and some adult patients up to age 25. The secured unit has private rooms, including negative-pressure isolation rooms, rooms with patient lifts, and behavioral rooms; eight beds are designated for inpatient rehabilitation. Patients are admitted under general pediatrics, inpatient rehabilitation, and ENT surgical services. Common medical admissions include fever, cellulitis or abscesses, respiratory illnesses, asthma, sepsis, and infant hyperbilirubinemia. The care team includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Youth Apprentices, and Unit Secretaries.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, applying the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts, with shifts varying according to departmental needs.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an associate or diploma degree in nursing requires enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and mental job functions, including standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient and family care using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Interact and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.

What This Job Offers

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