Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Northwoods

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process, including collecting and assessing data, identifying and prioritizing patient needs, and evaluating care processes and outcomes. The nurse coordinates and provides patient education and coordinates care delivered by members of the health team.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role includes safely administering medications according to state practice requirements and organizational policies, coordinating patients’ care across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement, and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license in the state of practice.
• Associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH, preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, nursing judgment, and principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
• Ability to apply the nursing process, coordinate patient care, and evaluate nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
• Skills in health teaching, health promotion, patient advocacy, partnership, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership.
• Understanding 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 for professional actions, effective stewardship of resources, conflict management, and resilience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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 patient care across hospital departments and with health team members.
• Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Delegate activities to others while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree