RN Charge - Main Operating Room

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the RN - Charge Nurse manages the daily operational oversight to ensure effective delivery of patient care. This position interacts with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The RN – Charge Nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.

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 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. Successful completion of the RNIII requirements within the first 18 months of hire also required.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or an AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous); while sitting (continuous); while walking (continuous); climb stairs (infrequent); work indoors (continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent); work from elevated areas (frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent); perform from kneeling positions (infrequent); bend at the waist (continuous); twist at the waist (frequent); squat (frequent); perform pinching operations (frequent); perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous);

firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous); reach overhead (frequent); perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous); fully use both legs (continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent); reach in all directions (continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted (infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs from floor to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent);

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