Staff Nurse - WOW v2 - Medical Surgical

McLeod Health • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

The Staff Nurse assesses assigned patients’ needs using information gathered through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data. The nurse provides age-specific interventions consistent with the plan of care and standards of practice, and fosters an environment of caring, compassion, and respect for patients, families, and visitors. The role uses appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff and follows standard work related to Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators. The nurse contributes to department performance by precepting and mentoring novice employees, supporting hospital-system initiatives that develop nursing-involved Evidence Based Practices, and pursuing professional growth through goal setting and educational offerings. The nurse may float to assist in other like units as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered Nurse license/certification.
• Advanced resuscitative certification appropriate to the population if serving in a charge nurse role.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients’ needs based on history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Provide appropriate age-specific nursing interventions consistent with the plan of care and standards of practice.
• Foster an environment of caring, compassion, and respect for patients, families, and visitors.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff.
• Use standard work in relation to Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators.
• Contribute to department performance by precepting and mentoring novice employees.
• Support hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing-involved Evidence Based Practices.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
• Float to assist in other like units as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level