Registered Nurse - OR Camden
MUSC Health
Summary
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a 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.
Job description
Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a 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 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.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; ability to climb stairs, work indoors, work outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined spaces, kneel, bend, twist, squat, perform pinching operations, perform gross and fine motor activities with fingers and hands, reach overhead, perform repetitive motions, use both legs, and reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, lift/lower objects 50 lbs., lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs., and exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects, discriminate colors, determine depth perception, maintain peripheral vision, and maintain hearing acuity. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex safe environment, and maintain tactile sensory functions.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 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
Benefits
- $18,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
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.