Registered Nurse I (Fall 2024 New Grad Blitz) - Main Acute Care, Family Medicine, and Burn Stepdown - MUSC
Charleston, SC
About the Job
Job 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.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000442 CHS - Family Medicine - 7A (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
If you are interested in any of the Main Acute Care, Family Medicine, and Burn Stepdown Units listed below, please apply to this posting for the Fall 2024 New Grad Blitz.
Main 7A Family Medicine
7A Family Medicine: Hospital Extension U07A is a 18 Bed Medical Surgical Unit at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston South Carolina. Family Medicine is similar to General Medicine and we see patients over their lifetime past eighteen years of age often times with chronic illnesses. With this we see more Medical patients, but we have surgical patients placed on the floor in smaller numbers. Our nurses work collaboratively with the Physician team, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Case Managers, and Social Workers to customize care for patients. These patients tend to range from moderate to high acuity. 7A offers opportunities for nurses to obtain Med-Surg certification.
7B Medical Acute Care
As an 18-bed Medical Acute Care Unit, 7B offers excellent opportunities to develop a strong foundation as you begin your nursing career. On our unit, we specialize in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine patients, including individuals with kidney disease, sepsis, pulmonary illnesses, sickle cell disease, and dermatological disorders. Our nurses work closely with the interprofessional team of physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and physical therapists to provide high-quality care and achieve safe outcomes for a diverse patient population. New graduate nurses begin with a ten-week orientation process, followed by the opportunity to pursue additional education in palliative care, wound care, and leadership development. MUSC also offer great benefits as an organization as well as a robust nurse residency program. If you are looking to start your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we invite you to join the 7B team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
Main 7E Medical Acute Care
7East Medical Acute Care Unit is a 26 bed inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit which provides care to an adult and geriatric patient population. 7East is identified as the designated research floor for the organization with national recognition for the Liberate Pulmonary Study. Other research studies to include Alzheimer’s, Renew, Melanoma, Plexifor, IV Carbamazepine, and Yohimbine are performed regularly. 7East provides holistic care for the patient with internal medicine issues of an acute and chronic nature to include but not limited to Sickle Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Lupus, Sepsis, and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Main 6W Surgical/Trauma Burn Intermediate Care
6W Burn Trauma Stepdown Unit is a 24 Bed Stepdown Unit at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. 6W is a unique unit at MUSC and within the state as the only Burn Stepdown unit. All 6W’s rooms are monitored with 8 rooms being ventilator compatible. All nurses are trained in complex burn dressing changes and are supported by members of the Burn Team and Free-Floating Charge Nurse. Robust unit leadership supports onboarding of new graduate nurses and monitor quality metrics. Our nurses work collaboratively with the Burn Physician Team, Trauma Physician Team Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Case Managers, and Social Workers to customize care for patients. 6W offers opportunities for nurses to obtain Med-Surg, Burn, and Trauma certifications.
9 Center Main Hospital
Located at MUSC Health’s main hospital, 9 Center is a nine-bed ER overflow, Admission and Holding unit. 9Center is designed to help alleviate boarding in the Emergency Department. The unit serves direct and new admissions coming into the hospital from the ED under the medical-surgical service lines with a variety of diagnoses. 9 Center is designated and designed for the short-term treatment, observation until discharge, or next day transfer to inpatient units.
8D EH Medical Acute Care
8D EH Medical Acute Care: Hospital Extension U08D is a 13-Bed Adult, Medical Surgical Unit at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston South Carolina. 8D EH cares for patients with a wide range of diagnoses including comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting their careers, an institution of collaboration, and professional development for nurses, including opportunities to obtain Med-Surg certification.
Additional Job Description
Hours Per Week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.
Job Summary/Purpose: 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. 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, and 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.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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