Registered Nurse II - Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Preoperative Assessment Clinic within Perioperative Services supports patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care across multiple MUSC Health locations. The clinic plays a critical role in early risk identification, surgical readiness, and prevention of day-of-surgery delays and cancellations. The Registered Nurse II (RN II) functions as an experienced clinical reviewer responsible for comprehensive preoperative chart review, risk stratification, and coordination of next steps for patients with complex medical histories. This role applies independent nursing judgment within established protocols to determine appropriate preoperative pathways, escalate concerns, and collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and specialty teams to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.

Requirements

• 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. Refer to policy A141 for more details.
• 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 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 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-depth preoperative chart review and clinical assessment using the electronic medical record.
• Evaluates patient risk factors
• Identifies gaps in preoperative readiness
• Initiates appropriate follow-up actions
• Communicates with interdisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient surgical care.
• Manages higher-acuity, higher-complexity patients
• Serves as a clinical escalation point within preoperative workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees