Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit - Mt. Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Mt. Pleasant, SC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position To provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Essential Job Functions Perform patient assessments reflecting physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, cognitive needs and functional abilities through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicate assessments appropriately. Plans and prioritizes care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revises care to attain expected outcomes. Include patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes. Demonstrates clinical competencies in specific area of practice as described in departmental performance standards. Assess patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education (involve other disciplines as needed) and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes . Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights. Serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care. Initiates collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinates multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver and evaluate patient care. Act as a patient advocate Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet unique patient needs. Insures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. 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.

Requirements

• New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire.
• All other RNs must be c urrently 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.
• ACLS required for positions in the Pain Management Clinic.
• For RN positions in the Emergency Department (ED), ACLS required at time of hire or within sixty days of employment.
• All WIC service RN’s will be required to attain NRP certification within 6 months of hire and must keep this certification current.
• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
• BSN required within five (5) years of hire date.
• Current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the same Service Line/Specialty will not be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date.
• Effective July 1, 2022, current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in a different Service Line/Specialty will be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date.
• None required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments reflecting physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, cognitive needs and functional abilities through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicate assessments appropriately.
• Plans and prioritizes care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revises care to attain expected outcomes.
• Include patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies in specific area of practice as described in departmental performance standards.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education (involve other disciplines as needed) and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes .
• Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights.
• Serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care.
• Initiates collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinates multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate
• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet unique patient needs.
• Insures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees