Registered Nurse I - Medical ICU MICU

MUSC Health and Medical University of SC
US - South Carolina - Charleston
June 16, 2024
Medical

Summary

Step into our prestigious Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a distinguished 17-bed facility renowned for its exceptional expertise in managing complex medical cases.
Our top-notch team of dedicated professionals possesses extensive experience and training, enabling us to excel in providing comprehensive treatment for conditions such as multi-system organ failure, hemodynamic instability, sepsis, respiratory failure, and endocrine emergencies.
Our ICU is equipped with cutting-edge technology and fosters a compassionate and patient-centered environment, ensuring that every individual receives tailored care addressing their unique needs and concerns throughout their journey to recovery.
As a center of excellence, we are committed to delivering the utmost attention, support, and compassion to our patients and their families.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000518 CHS - MICU (Medical ICU) (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift Hours Per Week36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
3-12 hour shifts.
Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.

Job Summary/PurposeUnder 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 EducationBachelor 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, and RegistrationsLicensure 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 Physical and Mental RequirementsAbility 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.

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