Registered Nurse II - Main Surgical Observation Unit

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse II works in the 21-bed Main Surgical Observation Unit, which cares for Phase 2 and post-operative patients from the Main PACU and OR. Patients receive medical-surgical-level care for orthopedic, gynecology, urology, and endocrinology surgeries and are expected to be discharged the same day or within 23 hours after surgery. Nurses provide Phase 2 anesthesia recovery care and surgery-specific care, including discharge instructions.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, applying the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays and no call.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the end of orientation.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, an associate or diploma nursing degree requires enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient and family care using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care to patients.
• Provide Phase 2 anesthesia recovery care.
• Provide surgery-specific care and discharge instructions.
• Interact with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree