Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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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 nursing care. The RN coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by health team members. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role includes safe medication administration consistent with state practice requirements and organizational policies, serving as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, participating in departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate, and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
• Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
• Coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Delegate activities to others while remaining accountable for outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree