Registered Nurse (RN) - Postpartum - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Summerville, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care for patients following established standards and practices and in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The role applies professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the Maternal & Infant Services Mother/Baby Units at Berkeley Hospital. At least one year of prior RN experience is sought, though the Work Experience section lists no experience as required. The RN assesses patients’ physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and cognitive needs and functional abilities; plans and prioritizes care; evaluates progress; and revises care to meet expected outcomes. The RN includes patients and families in care planning, provides education, collaborates with physicians and other disciplines, advocates for patients, and supports patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the assigned unit. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings/nights, with shift hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Work may involve high-stress or fluctuating workloads, interruptions, prolonged periods working alone, exposure to noise, bright lights, physical altercations, verbal abuse, hazardous substances, body fluids, and potentially infectious materials. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina, or hold a current compact/multistate RN license in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and not be a permanent resident of South Carolina. New graduate RNs with temporary work authorization must obtain an RN license within 90 days of hire.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
BSN required within five years of hire, subject to the stated exceptions for current RN teammates transferring within or between service lines/specialties.
At least one year of prior RN experience is sought; the Work Experience section states none is required.
Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care and apply knowledge of life-span growth and development.
Skills in patient assessment, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, analyzing data, implementing treatment and care plans, and recording patient medical histories.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, communication with patients’ families and medical professionals, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building.
Ability to use EHR (EPIC).
Physical capabilities and sensory abilities listed for the position include manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, maneuvering patient weight, hearing alarms and audio recordings, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm and hand movements, finger dexterity, color vision, near and far acuity, and performing shift work.
Ability to work in conditions that may include high stress, fluctuating workloads, frequent interruptions, prolonged periods alone, noise, bright lights, physical altercations, verbal abuse, hazardous substances, and exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, cognitive, and functional needs through systematic collection and review of patient-specific data, and communicate assessments appropriately.
Plan and prioritize care based on assessments, evaluate patient progress, and revise care to attain expected outcomes.
Include patients and families in care planning and in evaluating programs and outcomes.
Demonstrate clinical competencies for the area of practice as described in departmental performance standards.
Assess patient and family learning needs; plan and provide education, involving other disciplines as needed; and evaluate whether teaching achieves desired outcomes.
Identify and respond appropriately to ethical issues, respect patient diversity and rights, provide nonjudgmental care, and serve as a resource to others addressing ethical dilemmas.
Initiate collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinate multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
Act as a patient advocate and identify resources to meet unique patient needs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, patient safety, and quality initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.