Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Registered Nurse - RN, Med Surg, Berkeley Hospital, 3 West

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timeSummerville, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Ability to apply the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Ability to coordinate patient care delivery.
Ability to evaluate professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
Ability to provide health teaching and health promotion.
Ability to advocate for patients and partner with them.
Ability to collaborate and provide leadership in an interprofessional setting.
Understanding and use of office and clinical technologies.
Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
Accountability for professional actions.
Effective stewardship of available resources.
Conflict management and resilience.
Authority to delegate activities to others while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
A valid nursing license from the state of practice is required.
An Associate of Nursing or Diploma in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
Serve as the point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
Coordinate care provided by health team members.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire at BSMH.

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (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:

PCU Surgical 3 West - Berkeley 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 [email protected].

About the Company

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Charleston Lowcountry with hospitals, facilities, and a physician network that delivers medical care across the region. Patients access care through its hospitals and more than 200 physicians, with services coordinated across inpatient and outpatient settings. The system is distinguished by its not-for-profit status, size as Charleston’s largest private employer, and a record of national accreditations and high patient and physician satisfaction. Its goal is to provide high-quality, accessible health care to the Lowcountry and to improve community health outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, SC
Founded: 1829

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