Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Orangeburg Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center with 43 treatment areas. We proudly serve the surrounding communities of Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties for all their acute healthcare needs. As a Registered Nurse within our department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse healthcare team that utilizes research and best practice to provide the utmost care for our patients.

Full Time
36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

LPN, CNA, WS, Tech, MOA

Financial Responsibilities

Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psycho-social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Monitors and records patients’ condition.
Maintains confidentiality.
Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning [including family teaching] as appropriate.
Coordinates patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Communicates patients’ condition during hand-offs.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) months nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
Orients or mentors new staff members.
Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
Provides first line customer service response.
Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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