Rapid Response Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience critical care or ED required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date.
• ACLS required for positions in the Pain Management Clinic.
• For RN positions in the Emergency Department (ED), ACLS required for RNs with more than 1 year experience; for RNs with 1 year or less experience, ACLS is required within 6 months in the ED position.
• All WIC service RN’s will be required to attain NRP certification within 6 months of hire and must keep this certification current.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HAS/FSA options
• life insurance
• mental health resources
• discounts
• Paid time off
• parental and FMLA leave
• short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• professional development
• continuing education support