Registered Nurse (RN) — Nephrology — Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Nephrology PCU at Roper Hospital delivers patient care through the nursing process, including data collection and assessment, prioritization of patient problems and needs, and evaluation of nursing care outcomes. The role coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by health team members.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements a plan of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse administers medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
• Associate degree in 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in nursing.
• BLS certification is preferred at hire for BSMH, though required before independent patient care.

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 a plan of care.
• Implement treatment and evaluate its effectiveness and the outcomes of nursing care.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Provide and coordinate patient teaching activities.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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