Summary

The MUSC Adult Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 42 treatment areas including four trauma bays. We are a dynamic and fast paced department that oversees greater than 50,000 cases annually. With a dedicated CT scanner and an x-ray machine within our unit, we have the ability to quickly diagnose and treat our patients. We are also a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and the Designated Burn Center for the region. As a Registered Nurse within our department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse healthcare team that utilizes research and best practice to provide the utmost care for our patients. As a Magnet designated hospital, there are ample opportunities to grow!

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Adult Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 42 treatment areas including four trauma bays. We are a dynamic and fast paced department that oversees greater than 50,000 cases annually. With a dedicated CT scanner and an x-ray machine within our unit, we have the ability to quickly diagnose and treat our patients. We are also a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and the Designated Burn Center for the region. As a Registered Nurse within our department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse healthcare team that utilizes research and best practice to provide the utmost care for our patients. As a Magnet designated hospital, there are ample opportunities to grow!

Job Summary/Purpose

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I 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.

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department. 36 hours per week.

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and 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 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. Ability to climb stairs, work in confined spaces, bend, twist, squat, and perform fine and gross motor activities. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, and hearing acuity. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts.

Requirements

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
RN staff with Associate or Diploma degree must enroll in accredited BSN program within two years and obtain BSN within four years of hire or reclassification
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations

Benefits

Magnet designated hospital
Professional growth opportunities

Company overview

MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.