Registered Nurse II - Mental Health - Senior Care Unit

Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000669 CHS - Senior Care (IOP)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements : Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one year related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Some positions require a valid driver's license. Requires certification in Basic Life Support prior to the completion of general orientation.

Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile.

Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas.

Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity.

Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs.

assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected.

Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements : Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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.

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