Registered Nurse PCU - FT Day - Weekend Work Plan

Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the 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. Key Responsibilities Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients, utilize the nursing process, deliver safe and effective care, and collaborate with the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Qualifications Associate degree in nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred). At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or equivalent. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Physical and mental requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous). Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous). Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous). Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors (Continuous). Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous). Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent). Ability to perform pinching operations (Frequent). Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous). Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous). Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous). Ability to reach overhead (Frequent). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous). Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous). Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent). Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous). Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent). Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent). Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent). Examples: to transfer a 100 lb. patient requires 50 lbs. of force; for every additional 100 lbs., assistance needed; 20 lbs. of force to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet; 25 lbs. of force required to push a stretcher with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Selected Positions: Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Selected Positions: Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Benefits $30,000 Sign on Bonus for experienced Nurses. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Additional Information 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, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr