Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Only Plan - Postpartum - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Registered Nurse position for the Postpartum unit at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, specifically for a Weekend Only Plan. The role involves delivering patient care using the nursing process, coordinating care with health team members, and directing patient teaching. The nurse will conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, administer medications safely, and act as a patient safety advocate. This position requires a compassionate, relationship-based approach and integration of quality improvement and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

1 year prior postpartum or nursery RN experience
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Valid nursing license from the state of practice
Associate of Nursing, nursing OR Diploma in Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science, nursing

Responsibilities

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment.
Identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs.
Evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care.
Coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities.
Coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures.
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.