Registered Nurse II

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as the assistant to the surgeon during an operation. Includes performing individualized nursing care management before, during and after surgery.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 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.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
• Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
• Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
• Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
• Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
• Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Nice To Haves

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Interviews surgical patients for comprehensive health histories.
• Educates patients and offers emotional support.
• Evaluates needs of patients and surgical team on a continuum throughout Perioperative experience.
• Collaborates with surgeons for optimal surgical outcomes.
• Assists anesthesia when indicated.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
• Provides wound exposure.
• Handles tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury.
• Uses and manipulates surgical instruments.
• Controls blood loss including hemostasis.
• Sutures tissue.
• Assists in safe delivery of patient to Recovery Room.
• Communicates to appropriate health care personnel and patient’s family.
• Performs follow-up care to evaluate patient condition.
• Participates in discharge planning and post-operative teaching.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree