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Medical University of South Carolina

Registered Nurse II - PRN 6H

Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal‑directed patient care to families and patients at a 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 results.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub‑Type PRN

Cost Center CC000776 COL – 6H STU (DMC)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health‑28

Scheduled Weekly Hours 12

Work Shift 24 or 48 depending on tier chosen

Job Summary/Purpose Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal‑directed patient care to families and patients at a 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 results.

Minimum Training and Education Associate degree in nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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. ACLS is required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing.

Ability to perform job functions while sitting.

Ability to perform job functions while walking.

Ability to climb stairs.

Ability to work indoors.

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.

Ability to work from elevated areas.

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

Ability to bend at the waist.

Ability to twist at the waist.

Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Ability to perform pinching operations.

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.

Ability to reach overhead.

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.

Ability to use both legs.

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.

Ability to reach in all directions.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.

Ability to match or discriminate between colors.

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.

Do not mention peripheral vision or hearing details for brevity.

Ability to work rotating shifts.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to work in a latex‑safe environment.

Minimum Requirements Associate’s Degree and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.

Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.

Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.

Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms.

Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.

Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.

Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

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 visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.

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