Registered Nurse Operating Room

RN – Operating Room The RN for the Operating Room is a critical member of the perioperative team, responsible for providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care during surgical procedures. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient surgical care. Schedule Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours per week. Call shift: has call requirements and is subject to staffing needs. Responsibilities Prepares the patient for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to the appropriate personnel. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to assure optimal patient care. Assists physicians with examinations and procedures related to direct patient care. Has knowledge of all equipment and procedures and can instruct and precept personnel. Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patient conditions, and develops individual care plans for patients in the OR. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and maintains a safe, therapeutic and comfortable environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Orients, trains and instructs assigned personnel. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee objectives. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording of patient medical records, maintaining all required reports, records and statistics. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned. Has knowledge of ADRN standards and practices. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Experience in scrubbing and circulating in the operating room is preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 50 pounds 100% of the time. Close vision (clear vision at 20 “ or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 ft or more), color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision as required. Mental Requirements Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret complex scientific, clinical or business journals, financial reports or legal documents. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, staff and members of the business community. Ability to write persuasive correspondence, speeches and articles for publication. Ability to effectively present information to top management, large public groups, and boards of directors. Must possess the ability to perform more complex math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) including calculating percentages, averages, volume, ratio and interpreting graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions. Age Groups This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. EEO 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr