Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role includes collecting and assessing patient data, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, and evaluating the process and outcomes of nursing care. The nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care with other members of the health team.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts 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 the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
• Associate of Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
• Nursing judgment and skill based on biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
• Ability to apply the nursing process, coordinate care, and evaluate professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
• Skills in health teaching, health promotion, patient advocacy, partnership, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership.
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
• Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
• Accountability for professional actions and effective stewardship of available resources.
• Conflict management and resilience.
• Ability to delegate activities while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

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, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for coordination of patients’ care throughout 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 and coordinate care provided by health team members.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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