Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Med Surg - 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 the process and outcomes of care. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching and coordinates care with other health team members. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN administers medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies, coordinates patient care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. This position is in the 3E Acute Med Surg department at Roper Hospital, with 36 scheduled hours per week and an evenings/nights shift.
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, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; required before independent patient care at BSMH.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire at 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 the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and with health team members.
- Coordinate, provide, and direct 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
