Registered Nurse I (Fall 2024 New Grad Blitz) - Orangeburg

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Orangeburg is accepting New Graduate applications for the following positions:

Medical-Telemetry Unit
Medical-Surgical Unit (4 west)
Inpatient Rehab Unit
Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
Emergency Department
Stepdown

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004881 ORBG - Human Resources

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Medical-Telemetry Unit:

The Medical/Telemetry unit of MUSC Orangeburg location is a 45-bed remote telemetry unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients. We value teamwork and strive to give the best possible care to each patient.

Medical-Surgical Unit (4 west):

The MUSC Orangeburg 4 west Unit is a 40-bed medical/surgical unit primarily treating post-surgical patients but also treating acutely ill adult patients with all types of medical problems. 4 west is equipped with rooms for comfort care / hospice patients by joining 2 rooms so that family can remain with the patient during the end-of-life transition. 4 west is also the receiving unit for any pediatric admissions to the Orangeburg location.

Inpatient Rehab Unit:

The MUSC Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit is a 24-bed acute rehabilitation unit in which the nurses work closely with therapists and other disciplines to help the patient achieve the best mobility and level of independence possible following strokes, traumas, surgeries, etc. Patients on this unit must have the ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day for 5-6 days per week.

Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit:

The MUSC Orangeburg BHU is a 14-bed inpatient geriatric mental health unit treating patients 60 and older. Patient rooms are a mixture of semi-private and private rooms equipped with cameras for continuous monitoring and an activity room for daytime activities. We serve geriatric patients (60 yrs. & over) with mental health diagnosis often accompanied by onset of dementia.

Emergency Department:

The MUSC Orangeburg Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center with 43 treatment areas.  We are also a level II SAFE designation.  We proudly serve the surrounding communities of Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties for all their acute healthcare needs.  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. 

Stepdown:

The MUSC Orangeburg Stepdown/PCU is a 36-bed adult intermediate care unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients. The stepdown unit requires BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months of hire. Nurses on this unit manage medication drips such as insulin and cardiac medications per physician orders. Stepdown/PCU is also the primary location for stroke admissions and requires NIHSS certification after hire.

Additional Job Description

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases.  Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.  Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses.  Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.  Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.  Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.  Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

LPN, CNA, WS, Tech, MOA

Financial Responsibilities

Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psycho-social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care. Coordinates discharge planning. Monitors and records patients’ condition. Maintains confidentiality. Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning [including family teaching] as appropriate. Coordinates patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Communicates patients’ condition during hand-offs. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff. Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) months nursing experience and appropriate training as required. Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome. Orients or mentors new staff members. Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements. Provides first line customer service response. Follows the RMC Standards of Behaviors. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell.  Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements

Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations.  Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.  Ability to perform more complex math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to include calculating percentages, averages, volume, ratio and interpreting graphs - using numbers and units of measure.          Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions.  Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete patient care as necessary.

Population Served

This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.  Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Current RN license in the state of South Carolina or compact state. AHA CPR certification required.  Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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