RN - Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

The RN in the Critical Care Unit uses the nursing process and critical-thinking skills to promote and restore patients’ health. The nurse collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families, and supervises assigned team members. Care includes assessment, nursing judgment, intervention, evaluation, health teaching, supportive and restorative care, and support of a peaceful death when appropriate. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Lexington County Health District standards, American Nurses Association standards, and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The nurse establishes rapport with patients and families, advocates for patients, educates patients and families, documents care, and communicates ongoing needs. The role also includes maintaining quality and safety standards, using supplies and equipment appropriately, responding to communications, participating in improvement activities, maintaining professional knowledge and certifications, and completing required training. The position is full-time on the PM shift, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed.

Requirements

ADN, nursing diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current South Carolina RN license.
Generic RN education obtained through an online program does not meet Lexington Medical Center’s minimum qualifications.
Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, and Emergency Department units do not consider newly graduated nurses without post-graduation experience, except those who successfully completed LMC’s Nurse Residency Program.
Maintain required certifications and complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

Establish positive rapport with patients and families and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and educating patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.
Serve as a patient and family advocate and use ethical decision-making to support acceptable patient outcomes.
Document and communicate patient care, irregularities, and continuing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patients, identify and interpret data, and respond to changing situations.
Maintain quality of care by following therapeutic standards, evaluating outcomes against goals, and recommending or making necessary adjustments.
Resolve patient needs through multidisciplinary team strategies and participate in evidence-based process and performance improvement activities.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance procedures.
Ensure equipment is maintained and appropriately used; troubleshoot issues, request repairs, maintain inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
Use nursing supplies and equipment appropriately, work cooperatively with healthcare teams, and respond promptly to communication devices.
Assist with and document environmental checks required by policy and regulatory agencies.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, required certifications, attendance and service standards, and annual training and employee health requirements.
Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are handled and managed according to requirements; complete initial and annual RCRA training.
Complete at least 15 hours of specialty continuing education annually.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for the 403(b) match plan from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.