Registered Nurse Stepdown Unit

Job Description Summary Now offering $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for night shift RNs! Unit Description Stepdown is a 15‑bed adult intermediate care unit treating acutely ill patients with medical conditions related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post‑surgical and dialysis patients. The stepdown unit requires BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months of hire. Nurses on this unit manage medication drips such as insulin and cardiac medications per physician orders. In addition to the main unit, we have a stepdown overflow with additional 9 beds. Full Time Hours 36 hours per week (3 x 12‑hour shifts), with every other weekend obligation. 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. 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, consults 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 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. Physical Requirements Must be able to stand up to 12 hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, and smell. Must lift or exert up to 35 pounds. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for lifting patients greater than 35 pounds. Visual: close vision (20 inches or less), distance vision (20 feet or more), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. Mental Requirements Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence and/or manuals; present information and respond to questions from patients, families, other employees, and medical staff; perform complex math; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret instructions; multitask and prioritize responsibilities. Population Served Interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. Staff must understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, families, and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Current AHA BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required. Some clinical or hospital experience preferred but not required. Additional Physical Requirements Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Medical University of South Carolina 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. 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