Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Description Summary

New graduate or experienced Registered Nurse for Operating Room conveniently located in Orangeburg, SC. Surgical services include: Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma, Cancer, Vascular, Orthopedic, Gynecology, Urology, Cataracts, and more! Competitive salaries, full benefit package, and sign-on bonus available!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides circulating and/or scrub nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity according to established process.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current RN license in the state of South Carolina or compact state. CPR and ACLS certification is required. Prefer experience in scrubbing and circulating in the operating room.

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions:

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, procedures related to direct patient care.  Has knowledge of all equipment, 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 insures accuracy of recording of patient medical records maintaining all required reports, records and statistics.

Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.  Have knowledge of ADRN standards and practices.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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