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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes

Job Summary:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date. Current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the Service Line/Specialty will not be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date. Effective July 1, 2022, current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the Service Line/Specialty will be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date.

Experience: None required. ER RN experience strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification: New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire. All other RNs must be 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. 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.

Primary Source Verification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/, http://www.healthguideusa.org/nursing_license_lookup.htm

Knowledge/Skills: 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.

Other:

Contacts:

Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients, families, physicians, employees and visitors.

; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations

• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences

• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

• Coordination of patient care delivery

• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes

• Health teaching and health promotion

• Patient advocacy and partnership

• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership

• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies

• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice

• Accountability for professional actions

• Effective stewardship of available resources

• Conflict management and resilience

• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)

OR

Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Emergency Department - St Francis Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .