Registered Nurse II - Institute of Psychiatry - Float Team
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Description SummaryMeduflex is the inpatient
Float Pool at MUSC. Our primary focus is coverage for callouts and
extended leaves of absence (oftentimes family leave). Depending on
the role, we provide patient care at all four locations downtown:
University Hospital, Ashley River Tower, the Institute of
Psychiatry, and Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.EntityMedical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC000517 CHS - Meduflex Team (Main)Pay
Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-27Scheduled Weekly Hours0Work
ShiftJob DescriptionEntity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University
Hospital Authority/Medical Center)Hours per week: Vary based on
preference, day or night shifts.15 FTE: 1-12 hour shift/2 weeks.3
FTE: 1-12 hour shift/week.6 FTE: 2-12 hour shifts/week.9 FTE: 3-12
hour shifts/weekUp to $10k sign-on bonus for full-time position
with a 2-year service agreement for external candidates who have a
minimum of 2-years of psychiatry/mental health experience. Job
Summary/Purpose: The Registered Nurse II-Float Team reports to the
Nurse Manager. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II
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 outcomes.Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from an
accredited school of nursing and a minimum of one year of work
experience as a registered nurse required. 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 initiate
education for BSN within 2 years and complete within four years of
hire date. Employees are required to sign an agreement regarding
the education requirement.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. Some positions
require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.Additional
Job DescriptionPhysical 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
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
program, please click here:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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