Registered Nurse - Dermatology - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes. The position is based at MUSC Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion, an outpatient multispecialty facility described as a collaborative environment focused on exceptional care for diverse patients.

The nurse is accountable for coordinating quality nursing care. Depending on the RN level, qualifications include an associate degree, with at least one year of RN experience required for RN II. The position requires South Carolina or compact-state RN licensure and current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• For RN II, a minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
• 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.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required; maintain corrected 20/40 vision and recognize objects at close and distant ranges; work indoors in a latex-safe environment.
• Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry approximately 50 pounds unassisted, exert up to 50 pounds of force, and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care addressing 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; promote leadership, clinical excellence, effective teamwork, autonomous practice, and accountability.
• Coordinate efficient delivery of patient care through 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.

What This Job Offers

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