Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Intermediate Care - Roper Hospital
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 nursing care and its outcomes. The nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by members of the health team. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes findings, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role includes safely administering medications in accordance with state requirements 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
- Associate degree in nursing or a Diploma in Nursing.
- Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior RN experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- BLS certification preferred at hire at BSMH; 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 develop 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.
- Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and coordinate care provided by health team members.
- Provide and coordinate patient teaching activities.
- Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
- Delegate activities to others while remaining accountable for outcomes.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
