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 data and assessing patients, prioritizing patient problems and needs, and evaluating nursing care and its outcomes. The nurse coordinates and directs patient teaching and coordinates care with other health team members.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes data, creates and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse administers medications safely in accordance with state 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Valid nursing license in 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.

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 requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and with health team members.
• Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.

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