Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Endoscopy delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role includes collecting data and assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing problems and needs, and evaluating the process and outcomes of nursing care. The nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by other members of the health team. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse administers medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. The position is in the Endoscopy/Gastroenterology department at Bon Secours St Francis Hospital. The scheduled work week is 40 hours, with a day/afternoon shift from 0700 to 1730 plus call.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing.
Valid nursing license in the state of practice.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
Nursing judgment and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Ability to apply the nursing process in patient care delivery, coordinate care, and evaluate professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
Skills in health teaching, health promotion, patient advocacy, and partnership.
Interprofessional collaboration and leadership skills.
Understanding and use of office and clinical technologies.
A compassionate, relationship-based approach to patients experiencing illness, suffering, or pain.
Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
Accountability for professional actions and effective stewardship of resources.
Conflict management and resilience.
Ability to delegate activities while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments.
Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities.
Coordinate care provided by health team members.