MUSCP - Registered Nurse PRN - Citadel Health

Job Description Summary

MUSC Physicians in collaboration with The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse to join a clinical team to provide high quality patient care in the College’s on-campus cadet health center. The RN is responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC004069 UMA OTHR Citadel Student Health CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.  Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.  Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician. 
• Observes, records and reports patient’s physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician.  Responds to and triages phone calls.  Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician.  Instructs patient as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and/or medication.  Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances. 
• Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.  Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. 
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.  Post test and exam results.  Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness or patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Performs general clerical and administrative duties.  Attend required in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Citadel:

Founded in 1842 in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel has a longstanding reputation for excellence in education, drawing both national and international student interest each year.

 The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets is made up of approximately 2,300 undergraduate students who live and study under a classical military system that makes leadership and character development an essential part of the educational experience. The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop its students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of honor, duty, and respect in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or Nursing License Compact.  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina RN License or multi-state Nursing License Compact and BLS required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

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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