Staff Nurse - Emergency Services

McLeod Health • Loris, SC

125d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in Emergency Services is responsible for assessing the needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data. The nurse plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age-specific needs of patients and provides appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care. The role requires the utilization of appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff, fostering an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors. Additionally, the nurse contributes to the department's growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives that cultivate nursing-involved Evidence Based Practices and may float to other departments as needed. The position also includes performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age-specific needs of patients.
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice.
• Incorporates the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care into nursing practice.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices.
• Floats to other departments as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree