Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit - Roper Hospital

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Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Charleston, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care by assessing needs, creating and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. They also serve as a point of contact for care coordination and act as a patient safety advocate.

Qualifications

This role requires a Registered Nurse with a strong understanding of contemporary nursing practice and the nursing process. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and coordinating patient care. Candidates must possess critical thinking skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

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 assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; 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 (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)


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. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

NSG Medical Intermediate Care/ Hospitalist - IMC (6 EAST) - Roper 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.

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Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system serving the Lowcountry. The system includes nearly 700 beds across more than 120 facilities and services in four counties. Member hospitals are Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital and Berkeley Hospital. The active medical staff includes more than 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty. The system also includes Roper St. Francis Physician Partners, a network of more than 200 physicians providing primary care and 20 subspecialties. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is regularly recognized for excellence in patient care by national organizations, including BlueCross BlueShield, Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, Thomson Reuters, U.S. News & World Report and Consumer Reports. With nearly 7,000 employees, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is Charleston’s largest private employer and consistently earns superior ratings for patient and physician satisfaction.
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