Registered Nurse- Oncology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • Murrells Inlet, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) as a Regular Employee in the CHS - Tidelands MI Oncology & Infusion (Offsite) cost center. The role is hourly with a scheduled weekly hour of 40 and operates on a Day shift. The job description emphasizes the need for a Bachelor of Nursing degree, with specific requirements for RNs hired after July 1, 2013, to be enrolled in and obtain a BSN within a specified timeframe. A minimum of one year of registered nurse experience is required. The role also requires licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina or a compact state, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The physical requirements are extensive, detailing the need for continuous standing, sitting, and walking, with frequent and infrequent requirements for climbing stairs, working from elevated areas, working in confined spaces, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, pinching, gross motor activities, firm grasping, fine manipulation, reaching overhead, and repetitive motions. It also specifies requirements for leg use, balance, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted, exerting force, and maintaining specific vision and hearing acuity. The role requires the ability to deal with stressful situations, work rotating shifts and overtime, and maintain compliance in a latex-safe environment. Selected positions may require respirator use and good olfactory sensory function. The job description also highlights the opportunity to work with energetic and enthusiastic individuals and states that the Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positons)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positons)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
• Visual acuity and color perception.
• Auditory ability.
• Stamina and resilience.
• Mobility to navigate clinical environments.
• Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as a registered nurse in an oncology clinic setting.
• Administer injections.
• Conduct physical exams.
• Take patient vitals.
• Read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Respond to alarms and patient instructions.
• Handle the physical and emotional demands of patient care.
• Navigate clinical environments.
• Comply with infection control protocols.
• Properly use personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

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