Job Description Summary
MUSC Mullins Nursing Center is looking for an experienced nurse to join their Leadership Team! Geriatric Nursing experience referred. Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or [email protected] to find out more!Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-29Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
-Responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices and in line with the organizations mission and vision. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient resident care delivery and the achievement of desired resident outcomes. The RN Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the nursing department to ensure that facility policies and procedures are followed. Supervises the staff to ensure quality care and satisfaction of the residents. Such supervision must be in compliance with current local, state, and federal standards that govern the facility. Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Must be flexible with duty hours. Reviews work performance of nursing personnel to determine conformance to recognized standards. Works together with staff to maintain compliance with the hydration program, weights/re-weights, bowel and bladder program, behavioral management, fall prevention/safety and restraints and other aspects of to maintain or enhance the quality of life.
-Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the area.
-Responsible for compliance with standards during assigned shift
-Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of resident care during their assigned shift
-Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of resident care and appropriate use of available resources.
Working Conditions
- Attendsandparticipatesincontinuingeducationprograms
- Worksindepartmentaswellasthroughoutfacility
- Subjecttofrequentinterruptions
- Involvedwithpatients, care team members, visitors,governmentagencies/personnel,etc.underallconditionsandcircumstances
- Subjecttohostileandemotionallyupsetpatients,familymembers, etc.
- Worksbeyondnormalworkinghours,onweekendsandholidays,andinotherpositionstemporaryasnecessary
- Subjecttofalls, bumsfromequipment,odors,etc.throughouttheworkday
- Possibleexposuretoinfectiouswaste,diseases,conditions,etc.,includingexposuretotheAIDSandhepatitisBviruses
SpecificRequirements
- Musthaveexpertknowledgeinfieldofpractice
- Mustpossesstheabilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrantsuchaction
- Mustbeknowledgeableofnursing practicesand procedures aswellasthelaws,regulations,andguidelinesgoverning nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Musthavetheabilitytoimplement andinterpret theprograms,goals,objectives,policies,andproceduresof thenursing department
- Mustperformproficientlyinallcompetency areasincluding butnotlimitedto:nursingmanagement,supervisory responsibilities, patient care, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintainsprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithallcare team members,vendors,etc.
- Maintainsconfidentialityofallproprietaryand/orconfidentialinformation
- Mustunderstandandfollowcompanypoliciesincludingharassmentandcomplianceprocedures
- Activelyimplementsthecomplianceprogramandcompletion of mandatory courseworkandensuresl00%participationbydepartmentstaff
EssentialFunctions
- Mustbeabletoprovide,manage,andcoordinatepatient careandservicesthroughinterpersonal contact,whichallows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
- Mustbeabletoassistpatientsdailytoevaluatequalityofpatientcarerendered
- MustbeabletodirectlicensedstaffandCNAsin prioritizingpatient careneeds/reportingrequirements
- Mustbeabletoassesspatients' needsand developplansofcare
- Mustexhibitexcellent customerserviceandapositiveattitudetowardspatients
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Mustdemonstratedependable,regularattendance
- Mustbeabletoconcentrateandusereasoningskillsandgoodjudgment
- Mustbeabletocommunicateandfunction productivelyinaninterdisciplinaryteam
- Mustbeabletosit,stand,bend, lift,push,pull,stoop,walk,reach,andmoveintermittentlyduringworkinghours
- Mustbeabletoread,write,speak,andunderstandtheEnglishlanguage
- Mustbeabletolift35lbs.floortowaist,lift35lbs.waist toshoulder,liftandcarry35lbs.,andpush/pul135lbs.
Additional Job Description
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certification
- Mustpossessanassociate'sorbachelor'sdegreeinnursingfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity
- Mustbecurrentlylicensed/registeredinapplicableState.Mustmaintain anactiveRegistered Nurse(RN)licenseingood standing throughout employment
- Musthavetwo(2)years'nursingexperience. Geriatricnursingexperience preferred.
- MusthaveCPRcertificationupon hireorobtainduringorientation.CPRcertificationmustremaincurrentduring employment.
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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Application Details
- Organization DetailsC002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
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