Registered Nurse I (New Graduate)- 9E Neuroscience Stepdown Unit

Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal‑directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health‑care team to achieve desired outcomes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC000535 CHS - Neuroscience 9E (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Job Description Hours per week : 36 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift : 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department. Job Summary/Purpose : Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal‑directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health‑care team to achieve desired outcomes. Minimum Training and Education Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July1,2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and to successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations 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 an AHA‑recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; perform kneeling positions infrequently; bend at the waist continuously; twist at the waist frequently; squat and perform job functions frequently; perform pinching operations frequently; perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously; firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently; repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders continuously; use both legs continuously; use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; reach in all directions continuously; lift and carry 50lb unassisted infrequently; lift/lower objects up to 50lb from/to floor 36in unassisted infrequently; lift from 36″ to 25lb overhead infrequently; exert up to 50lb of force frequently; maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes continuously; see and recognize objects at hand or distance continuously; match and discriminate colors continuously; determine distance/relationship between objects (depth perception) continuously; maintain good peripheral vision continuously; maintain hearing acuity, with correction continuously; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements continuously; deal effectively with stressful situations continuously; work rotating shifts frequently; work overtime as required frequently; work in a latex‑safe environment continuously; maintain tactile sensory functions continuously; maintain good olfactory sensory function (selected positions); qualify physically for respirator use (selected positions). Equal Opportunity / 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. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr