Relief Staff Leader/Registered Nurse II - Main Surgical Observation Unit

Job Description Summary 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. Med/Surg and Step‑down inpatient nursing care for observation status surgical patients located in Main PACU. Nurse to care for phase 2 and extended care post‑op patients after recovery from anesthesia prior to discharge or admission to a room. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC000553 CHS - Observation (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health‑28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours per week, Day shift (3–12 hour shifts + 4 admin hours each week). Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary/Purpose 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. Minimum Training and Education 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 policyA141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations 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. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous). Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous). Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous). Ability to climb stairs (infrequent). Ability to work indoors (continuous). Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist (continuous). Ability to twist at the waist (frequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent). Ability to do pinching operations (frequent). Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to reach overhead (frequent). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous). Ability to fully use both legs (continuous). Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent). Ability to reach in all directions (continuous). Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent). Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor for 36 inches unassisted (infrequent). Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent). Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Example: transferring a 100 lb. patient requires 50 lbs. of force; each additional 100 lbs requires assistance from another healthcare worker; pushing a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet requires 20 lbs. of force; pushing a stretcher with one hand requires 25 lbs. of force. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous). Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous). Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent). Ability to work overtime as required (frequent). Ability to work in a latex safe environment (continuous). Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous). Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous) – selected positions only. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (continuous) – selected positions only. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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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