Registered Nurse II - Garners Ferry ED - Nights

Job Description Summary MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care, a part of MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care. Our MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care, located at 7624 Garners Ferry Rd, offers a seamless, patient-centered approach to care. From illnesses and injuries to more serious or life‑threatening conditions, our world‑class care team is fully equipped to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Job Summary / Purpose Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal‑directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. Minimum Training and Education Associate degree in nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse in an emergency department setting required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Certification Requirements 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. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); while sitting (Continuous); while walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); perform from kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform “pinching” operations (Frequent); perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36'' to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous); see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous); match or discriminate between colors (Continuous); determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous); good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous); maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous); gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous); deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous); work rotating shifts (Frequent); work overtime as required (Frequent); work in a latex safe environment (Continuous); maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous); maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous); be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous). Examples include: Transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every additional 100 lbs., assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Equal Opportunity and E-Verify 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr