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Job Description

The Obstetric Triage and Outpatient Registered Nurse provide safe, timely, and patient-centered nursing care for pregnant and postpartum patients presenting for obstetric triage, outpatient evaluation, and scheduled outpatient procedures. The RN performs focused maternal and fetal assessment, prioritizes care based on clinical urgency, carries out provider orders, coordinates disposition, and ensures complete documentation and charge capture.

When triage and outpatient volume does not require the nurse’s full assignment, the RN functions as a clinical resource for Women’s Services. Resource responsibilities may include supporting admissions, initiating IV access, assisting with patient care, providing meal and rest break coverage, supporting patient flow, and assuming charge responsibilities when assigned.

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. 

Benefit Highlights-

Up to $25,000 Student Loan Repayment for those RNs that qualify

State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

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.

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