Registered Nurse II - Main Surgical Observation Unit

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Observation Unit is a 21-bed unit that cares for Phase 2 and post-op patients from the Main PACU and OR. These patients are med-surg level of care for surgeries including Orthopedic, Gynecology, Urology and Endocrinology. Each will plan to discharge same day or within 23 hours post-op. Nurses are responsible for Phase 2 anesthesia recoveries and surgery specific care to include surgery specific discharge instructions. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before the end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Phase 2 anesthesia recoveries
• Surgery specific care to include surgery specific discharge instructions
• Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
• Delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level