Registered Nurse II - Main Operating Room - Night Shift

Job Description Summary The Main Operating Room is within a level one, academic trauma center. There are 21 OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include trauma, transplant, orthopaedic, neuro, ENT, GU‑GYN, robotics and pediatric heart surgery. The nursing teams consists of 75% Registered Nurses and 25% Certified Surgical Technologists. RNs are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The Main OR is a busy and dynamic, nurse‑driven, Magnet‑designated department that provides cutting‑edge technology to the citizens of South Carolina. 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 policy A141 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); sitting (continuous); walking (continuous); climb stairs (infrequent); work indoors (continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent); work from elevated areas (frequent); in confined/cramped spaces (frequent); kneeling positions (infrequent); bend at the waist (continuous); twist at the waist (frequent); squat (frequent); pinching operations (frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous); reach overhead (frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous); use both legs (continuous); lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent); reach all directions (continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted (infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs from/to floor from/to 36 in unassisted (infrequent); lift from 36 in to overhead 25 lbs (infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs of force (frequent) – examples: to transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist requires 50 lbs of force; for every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required; 20 lbs of force needed to push a 400 lb patient in a wheelchair on carpet; 25 lbs of force required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes (continuous); see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous); match or discriminate between colors (continuous); determine distance/relationship between objects (depth perception) (continuous); good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous); maintain hearing acuity with correction (continuous); perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous); deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous); work rotating shifts (frequent); work overtime as required (frequent); work in a latex‑safe environment (continuous); maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous); selected positions: maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous); selected positions: be qualified physically for respirator use (continuous). Compensation & Scheduling Hours per week: 36. Scheduled work hours/shift: 3‑12 hour shifts, 6:30 p‑7 a. No call. Up to $20,000 sign‑on bonus available for external candidates with 2‑year commitment. Must have at least 2 years of OR experience. 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. Verification 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 Dormont Manufacturing Co