Job Description Summary
Unit Description:
The main emergency department is a 43-bed level III trauma ED with level II SAFE designation. The main ED has a sister unit, a free-standing emergency department located in Denmark, SC.
PRN Work Requirements:
Tier 1-
24 hours per four-week schedule, including 12 weekend hours.
One (1) minor holiday
Tier 2-
48 hours per four-week schedule, including 24 weekend hours.
One (1) minor and One (1) major holiday per year
Tier 3-
48 hours per four-week schedule, including 36 weekend hours.
One (1) minor and One (1) major holiday per year
Tier 4-
96 hours per four-week schedule, including 48 weekend hours.
Two (2) minor and One (1) major holiday per year
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC004773 ORBG - Emergency Room
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
Work Shift
Job Description
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.
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.
Additional Job Description
25% Manage comprehensive nursing care for patients (within specialty area) with needs ranging from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing.
15% Organize and prioritize nursing care plans considering the needs of the patients and other staff members.
15% Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs.
15% Utilize established outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness of care.
20% Demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care, environment and professional development.
5% Actively and effectively function in a leadership role as directed.
5% Participate in research studies and performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and/or organizational processes.
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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