Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab Med Surg - Roper Hospital - 3 West - Weekend Only

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

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 care. The role coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by members of the health team.

Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements a plan of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse administers medications 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

• Associate of Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• 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, and is 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 the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Provide and coordinate 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