Job Description Summary
7 West Surgical Oncology is a high-acuity 24-bed adult inpatient unit specializing in gynecologic and head & neck oncology as well as benign GYN and ENT patients. We also care for a mix of medical-surgical patients including respiratory endocrine GI trauma and behavioral health needs. Our team manages chemotherapy radiation TPN tube feedings and cares for complex head & neck surgical patients with trachs laryngectomies and advanced wound needs. We also support patients throughout the palliative and hospice journey. Staff on 7 West develop strong skills with heparin and insulin drips PCAepidural pain management and various surgical drains. New team members receive specialized training with opportunities to pursue oncology head & neck med-surg and palliative care certifications. 7 West offers a supportive team-focused environment where RNs PCTs and unit secretaries can grow their skills and make a meaningful impact to their team and patients.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000554 CHS - Oncology - 7W Main
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Entity
Organization MUHA Medical University Hospital Authority
Medical Center
Hours Per Week 36
Scheduled Work Hours
Shift 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.
Job Summary
Purpose Under general supervision the Registered Nurse I New Graduate assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
Minimum Training and Education
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Required Licensure Certifications and Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support BLS required either a certification from an American Heart Association AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA recognized equivalent or an American Red Cross CPRAED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing. Continuous
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Continuous
Ability to perform job functions while walking. Continuous
Ability to climb stairs. Infrequent
Ability to work indoors. Continuous
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Infrequent
Ability to work from elevated areas. Frequent
Ability to work in confinedcramped spaces. Frequent
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent
Ability to bend at the waist. Continuous
Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent
Ability to squat and perform job functions. Frequent
Ability to perform pinching operations. Frequent
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Continuous
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Continuous
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Continuous
Ability to reach overhead. Frequent
Ability to perform repetitive motions with handswristselbows and shoulders. Continuous
Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions. Continuous
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent
Ability to liftlower objects 50 lbs. fromto floor fromto 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent
Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent
Examples include To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
Ability to maintain 2040 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Continuous
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous
Ability to determine distancerelationship between objects depth perception. Continuous
Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous
Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Continuous
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Continuous
Ability to work rotating shifts. Frequent
Ability to work overtime as required. Frequent
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Continuous
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous
Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous
Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Continuous
Selected Positions
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