Registered Nurse II - MUSC University Main Hospital Operating Room Ophthalmology/ENT Nurse
MUSC Health
Summary
The MUSC University Main Hospital Ophthalmology and ENT Operating Room Nurse is responsible for providing safe, individualized, and evidence-based perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing ophthalmology and otolaryngology (ENT) surgical procedures. The RN functions in both the circulating and scrub roles, demonstrating competency in specialty-specific instrumentation, equipment, supplies, positioning, sterile technique, and surgical workflows.
Job description
Job Description Summary
The MUSC University Main Hospital Ophthalmology and ENT Operating Room Nurse is responsible for providing safe, individualized, and evidence-based perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing ophthalmology and otolaryngology (ENT) surgical procedures. The RN functions in both the circulating and scrub roles, demonstrating competency in specialty-specific instrumentation, equipment, supplies, positioning, sterile technique, and surgical workflows.
The RN will work 3/12-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, with no regularly scheduled weekends or major holidays. Call responsibilities are limited to Ophthalmology emergency and add-on cases to include weekends as applicable.
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. 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.
Requirements
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider)
- Minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
- Associate or Diploma degree RNs must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain BSN within four years
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
- 3/12-hour shifts
- No regularly scheduled weekends
- No major holidays
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.