Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Med Surg - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process: collecting data and assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing problems and needs, and evaluating the process and outcomes of care. The RN coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by health team members.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role includes safely administering medications in accordance with the state of practice and organizational policies, coordinating patients’ care across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
• Associate of Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association at hire for BSMH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Analyze assessment data, identify and prioritize patient problems and needs, and create plans of care.
• Implement treatment and evaluate its effectiveness and the outcomes of nursing care.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities.
• Coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree