Registered Nurse I ( New Grad ) -7E Medical Acute Care

Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I provides individualized, goal‑directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process at the beginner level. This role interacts with the interdisciplinary health‑care team to achieve desired outcomes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC000514 CHS – MedSurg 7E (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health‑27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Job Description Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provides patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model, including shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, and leadership and clinical excellence. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through application of care management principles, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred unless current MUSC employee. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. 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 or patient instructions. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr