Registered Nurse II - Main Surgical Observation Unit
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Surgical Assistant, RN Nurse
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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 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.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000553 CHS - Observation
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Hours Per Week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Hiring for Day & Night shifts. 3-12 hour shifts per week; rotating weekends and holidays. No call.
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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before the end of orientation.
Additional
Job Description
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 perform "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.…
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