RN
Company: MUSC
Location: Chester
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Job Description Summary Assist patients
in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and
treatment plans. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and often
coordinate patient care and team activities. Entity Medical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker
Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC) Pay Rate
Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work
Shift Nights (United States of America) Job Description Registered
Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager. Will work closely with hospital
surgeons focusing on the postoperative care for patients who are
admitted after a surgical procedure. Review post-operative care
instructions before admissions, will serve as the primary nurse for
the post-op patient during their most acute post-op phase. Under
general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care to
patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned
team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members
to provide age/developmentally appropriate-care per nursing
standards of care and practice. Provide patient/family-centered
care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical,
emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing
diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of
interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion,
and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the
policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing
environment by ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful,
accepting and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to
function in a professional setting through active participation in
a professional practice model. This includes participating in
shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in
peer review and professional development promoting leadership and
clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice,
and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical
thinking. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of
patient care services through the application of care management
principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to
improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to function in a
professional practice model through active participation in shared
governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance
of personal responsibility for professional growth. Minimum
Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited school of
nursing and a minimum of one year of work experience as a
Registered Nurse required. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as a
Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a
compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American
Heart Association (AHA) is required. Some positions require
certification in AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), NIHSS Stroke Scale
Certification, and Crisis Prevention training. Additional Job
Description Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree, and a minimum
of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of
Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association
(AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical
Requirements: 1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of
time. 2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for
tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or
conducting physical exams. 3. Capacity to lift and move patients or
medical equipment as needed. 4. Visual acuity and color perception
to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. 5.
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and
colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms
or patient instructions. 6. Stamina and resilience to handle the
physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including
long shifts and potentially stressful situations. 7. Mobility to
navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient
rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. 8. Compliance with
infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective
equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. 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. 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
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