Registered Nurse II - ART 6W Acute Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II works under general supervision to provide individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. Ashley River Tower (ART) 6 West is a 21-bed acute care unit caring for patients with varied diagnoses. Patients are commonly admitted to general medicine services, as well as GI surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, hematology/oncology, and other services as appropriate to patient needs. Nurses use a range of devices, tools, and techniques to support safe care. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:5. The unit describes its work environment as educational, collaborative, supportive, innovative, and centered on teamwork with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and other ancillary staff. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour day shifts each week, including some weekends. The role may require rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
Requirements
- At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), through an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.
- Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory functions of the position, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working in stressful situations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families using the nursing process.
- Deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Interact and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.
- Use devices, tools, and techniques to assist in delivering safe patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
