PRN Registered Nurse

Job Description 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC004819 ORBG - Dialysis Access Institute

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

18

Work Shift

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 ensures accuracy of recording of patient medical records maintaining all required reports, records and statistics.

• Have knowledge of ADRN standards and practices.

• Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand for periods up to twelve hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell.

Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 50 pounds 100% of the time.  Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen move up/down or left/right), depth vision (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus) is required.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Experience in scrubbing and circulating in the operating room is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. ACLS certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

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

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.

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