Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab Med Surg - Roper Hospital - 8 Pettit

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process, including collecting data, assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing problems and needs, and evaluating nursing care and outcomes. The nurse coordinates patient teaching and directs care provided 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 safe medication administration in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies, coordinating patients’ care across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery.

This position is in the Rehab Hospital Nursing Department at Roper Hospital. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings/nights.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or 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.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
• Nursing judgment and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
• Skills in patient care coordination, evaluation of nursing practice, health teaching, patient advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and use of office and clinical technologies.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to supporting patients experiencing illness, suffering, or pain.
• Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
• Accountability, effective resource stewardship, conflict management, resilience, and delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Analyze assessment data and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care and treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities and direct care provided by health team members.
• Apply the nursing process, health teaching, patient advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice in patient care.
• Delegate activities while remaining accountable for outcomes and steward available resources.

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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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