Registered Nurse Charge (RN) - General Surgery/GYN

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking registered nurses for operating room designated areas. The role emphasizes planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care across shifts, coordinating unit activities, and guiding patient care with ongoing staff education.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, SC RN licensure (or compact state), 2+ years in OR, and BLS certification; ACLS may be required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse in an OR designated area of practice required.
• Attendance in the Charge Nurse Workshop and successful completion of the MUHA Charge Nurse Competency‑Based Orientation within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift.
• Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care.
• Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse in an OR designated area of practice required. Attendance in the Charge Nurse Workshop and successful completion of the MUHA Charge Nurse Competency‑Based Orientation is required within 6 months of hire. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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