Registered Nurse II - 5W Trauma Surgical

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

21h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the nursing process and established nursing standards. The role delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

The nurse provides patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care planning and coordination, interventions, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies. The nurse helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment and protects patient privacy.

The role also involves directing and leading assigned team members, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues, applying care management principles to coordinate efficient patient care, identifying clinical priorities, and initiating actions to improve outcomes. The Registered Nurse II participates in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, promoting a healthy work environment, and taking responsibility for professional growth and accountable practice.

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.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to perform the job’s stated physical and sensory functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, and fine and gross motor tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of the nursing process.
• 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.
• Assess patients; 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, including protecting patient privacy and behaving responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
• Participate in the professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development.
• Apply care management principles to coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote a healthy work environment and take personal responsibility for professional growth, accountability, and critical thinking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level