Registered Nurse II- PCU

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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004332 COL - 4T Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Sign-on bonus: $30K available with experience. Hours Per Week 36 Job Summary/Purpose 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. Minimum Training and Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, 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 AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) also required. Additional Job Description Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous); sitting (continuous); 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); kneeling positions (infrequent); bend at the waist (continuous); twist at the waist (frequent); squat and perform job functions (frequent); pinching operations (frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous); firm grasping (continuous); fine manipulation (continuous); reach overhead (frequent); perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous); fully 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); examples of transfer or movement support may require additional assistance from another healthcare worker as weight increases; maintain 20/40 vision, corrected; good peripheral vision; maintain hearing acuity with correction; deal effectively with stressful situations; work rotating shifts; work overtime as required; work in a latex-safe environment; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain olfactory sensory function (selected positions); be qualified physically for respirator use when required (selected positions). 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 visit the official USCIS E-Verify website. #J-18808-Ljbffr