Registered Nurse II - Main Surgical Observation Unit
MUSC Health
Summary
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.
Job description
Job Description Summary
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.
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.
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift
Days. 3-12 hour shifts per week; 730a-8p. Rotating weekends and holidays. No call.
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. 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before the end of orientation.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before the end of orientation
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.