Registered Nurse II - 5w Trauma Surgical

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

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 nursing-process principles and practices. The role delivers safe and effective care and works with the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; leads assigned team members; and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care. Care is patient- and family-centered, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. The role includes care coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies and nursing standards.

The Registered Nurse II maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, protects patient privacy, and demonstrates respectful, professional behavior. The role includes participation in the professional practice model and shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, leadership, effective teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking. The nurse applies care-management principles to coordinate efficient care, 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.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma degree in nursing: 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 work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory functions of the role, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, and maintaining required vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory functions.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• 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; protect patient privacy and behave responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
• Participate in the professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development.
• Coordinate efficient delivery of patient-care services using care-management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate action 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: Associate degree