Registered Nurse II - ART 6W Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed 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 health care team members to achieve desired results.

Ashley River Tower (ART) 6 West is a 21-bed acute care unit caring for patients with a range of diagnoses. Patients are commonly admitted to general medicine and specialty services, including GI surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and hematology/oncology. The unit’s nursing staff use various devices, tools, and techniques to support safe patient care. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:5. The work environment is described as educational, collaborative, supportive, innovative, and centered on teamwork.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour day shifts per week, including some weekends. The role works under general supervision.

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 through the American Heart Association (or an AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform the listed job functions and meet the physical and sensory demands of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Interact and collaborate with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.
• Use appropriate devices, tools, and techniques to assist in delivering safe patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree