Registered Nurse II - Adult ED

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Relief Staff Leader provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, applying the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role provides safe and effective care and works with the health care team to achieve desired results. The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs and includes nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies and nursing standards. The role leads assigned team members, collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues, supports a safe and therapeutic environment, and participates in a professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development.

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 (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an associate or diploma nursing degree requires 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.

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 team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Provide 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 while ensuring patient privacy and 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.
Apply effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking.
Coordinate efficient and effective patient-care services using care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Promote a healthy work environment and take personal responsibility for professional growth.