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Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Shift: Fulltime, 11:00am-11:00pm and 1:00pm-1:00am, Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach. Essential Job Functions Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Provider. Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs. Acts as a patient advocate. Correctly and efficiently completes, documents, and communicates physician orders and care provided. Correctly utilizes computer systems and serves as a unit resource. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, and patient quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Maintains a well-organized, appropriately stocked, and clean work environment and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Frequently standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take calls and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Requirements

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling.
• Neat, legible handwriting.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.
• Ability to report changes in the patient’s condition to the professional nurse.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Skill in maintaining patient care record.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer completed Fundamentals of Nursing or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home, or experience as an ED Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN.
• Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner.
• Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.
• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to Primary Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Provider.
• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Correctly and efficiently completes, documents, and communicates physician orders and care provided.
• Correctly utilizes computer systems and serves as a unit resource.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, and patient quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.
• Maintains a well-organized, appropriately stocked, and clean work environment and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED