Registered Nurse I (new graduate) - 9W Neurology/Neurosurgery
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryJob Description Summary
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate)
assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized,
goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing
principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with
other members of the health care team to achieve desired
outcomes.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---RegularCost CenterCC000692 CHS -
Surgery - Neuro 9W (Main)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay
GradeHealth-26Scheduled Weekly Hours36Work ShiftRotating (United
States of America)Job DescriptionJob Description
Entity/Organization: - MUHA (Medical University Hospital
Authority/Medical Center)
Hours Per Week: - - -36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: - 3 - 12 Hour rotating or straight
night shifts per week, including some weekends
Job Summary/Purpose: 9 West is a 23-bed inpatient General
Neurology/Medical Stroke/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for adult and
geriatric patients located in the West wing on the ninth floor of
the main hospital. - All patient rooms are private, with one room
designated as a reverse air flow room. - Nine rooms are hard-wired
to accommodate continuous epilepsy monitoring which is a program
unique to 9 West. The floor also manages Medical Stroke patients
and general neurology patients including diagnosis such as
Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, seizures
and strokes managed medically. 9 West supports Comprehensive Spine
Center and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center programs and
accreditation. We support our sister units and care for overflow of
neurosurgical patients and spine surgeries as well.
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate)
assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized,
goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing
principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with
other members of the health care team to achieve desired
outcomes.
Minimum Training and Education: - 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 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, 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.
Additional Job DescriptionPhysical and Mental Requirements: -
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.
(Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
(Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to
perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability
to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist.
(Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to
perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and
hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability
to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and
shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs.
(Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and
coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.
(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
(Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor
from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36"
to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of
force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient
that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For
every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from
another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400
lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required
to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to
maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected
Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)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. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
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