Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Mobile Resource Pool

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Mobile Resource Pool position at Roper St. Francis Healthcare is responsible for providing nursing care to patients according to established standards and practices, in line with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. This role involves applying professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. As part of the RN Mobile Resource Pool (MRP) System for the Emergency Department, the nurse is required to float to all Emergency Departments within the RSFH system, including freestanding EDs. This position also requires working every other weekend and providing holiday coverage as specified by the ED Holiday Scheduling Policy.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date (exceptions apply for internal RN transfers).
At least 2 years of RN work experience in an Emergency Department; or for internal RSFH RNs, at least 1 year of RN work experience in a RSFH ED required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public.
Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
Apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Float to all Emergency Departments in the RSFH system, including freestanding EDs.
Work every other weekend.
Provide holiday coverage as defined in the ED Holiday Scheduling Policy.
Interact with internal and external customers including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors.
Apply critical thinking to analyze situations.
Communicate clearly.
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.