Registered Nurse, Charge | Progressive Care

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Worker Type: Employee; Worker Sub-Type: Regular; Cost Center: CC001492 LAN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (LMC).

About the role

Lead the Shift. Support the Team. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your nursing career? MUSC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse, Charge for our Neurology Progressive Care Unit to provide exceptional patient care while serving as a clinical resource and leader for the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages using the nursing process, while promoting health, wellness, education, and patient safety.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight during the shift.
• Coordinate and prioritize patient care activities to support safe and efficient unit operations.
• Provide guidance, support, and clinical resources to licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff.
• Utilize effective delegation and supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care.
• Use independent nursing judgment to identify patient care needs, address concerns, and appropriately utilize available resources.
• Monitor unit operations and promptly communicate concerns, challenges, or identified problems to the Department Director or House Supervisor.
• Promote compliance with nursing practice standards, hospital policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with staffing needs and may be assigned on-call responsibilities to support appropriate staffing coverage.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity and quality of patient care.
• Serve as a positive role model, resource, and mentor for members of the nursing team.
• Help foster a professional, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.
• Report to the Department Director for overall nursing practice and to the House Supervisor for responsibilities during the assigned shift.
• Demonstrate flexibility and dependability, including reporting for scheduled shifts during inclement weather when required.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but not required; Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; Progressive care, neurology, acute care, critical care, or charge/leadership experience is preferred.
• Licensure & Certifications: Current Registered Nurse license through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-28.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.