Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process, including collecting data and assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, and evaluating nursing care and outcomes. The role coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care with other members of the health team. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse performs 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, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through departmental quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. The position is in the Operating Room at Roper Hospital. Orientation hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After orientation, four 10-hour shifts may be considered. Call and holiday coverage as needed are required.

Requirements

Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
Associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
BLS certification is preferred at hire for BSMH; it is required before independent patient care.

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 treatment effectiveness.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments.
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 coordinate care provided by health team members.