Registered Nurse

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

This position may cover the tri-county area

HOURS: Two 12 hr. shifts 7:00am - 7:30pm and Two 8hr. shifts 6:45am - 3:15pm and 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Virtual Registered Nurse/Hybrid will alternate work shifts as Clinical RN and the Remote Patient Monitoring RN. This Nurse will also rotate working in direct patient care in the designated care setting and remotely as a Virtual Registered Nurse as designated by their department.

In their Clinical RN role, they will provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act.

In the Remote Patient Monitoring Nurse role, they will provide professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning implementation, and evaluation in accordance with policies, procedures, and triage protocols. Clinical expertise and independent judgment based on extensive knowledge, skill, and experience are evident in meeting established standards of care.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct hands-on patient care following the patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.
• Monitor, interpret, and record data from specialized medical technology and equipment.
• Uses nursing clinical skills to review labs, patient care visits, and monitor the need for labs and/or appointments, administer medication, and perform treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. Additionally, contact appropriate providers electronically or by other necessary communication channels to update or coordinate care. 
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Actively participates and contributes to the understanding, development, and analysis of health across a broad population and works collaboratively with call center, and clinically integrated network leadership to improve recognized gaps in care or performance in a continuous quality improvement fashion. Collects pertinent data to identify trends and areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Hospital at Home Virtual Registered Nurse additional duties:

Monitor, interpret, and record data from specialized medical technology and equipment. Recognizes and appropriately triages patients based on monitoring metrics, patient responses to questions, and additional information provided by patients as appropriate. Directs patients to the appropriate level of care based on the symptoms reported. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in triaging patients properly such that all patients receive a timely and appropriate response. Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health or the situation. Analyze the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date.  Beginning July 1, 2022, RNs that were deemed as exempt by holding a position at RSFH as a “Registered Nurse” prior to September 5, 2014, and transferring to another department within RSFH with the job title “Registered Nurse” within their specialty will not be required to obtain a BSN unless otherwise specified in their new Job Description.

a. If the position is outside of their current specialty, a registered nurse at RSFH who does not have a BSN or higher degree, must complete a BSN or higher degree within 5 years of transfer date.

b. The actual deadline will be at year end of the 5-year window. (Note: This date does not change with a subsequent transfer.) Beginning July 1, 2022, being exempt from BSN status due to employment as an RN at RSFH prior to September 5, 2014, does not quality the candidate for any role requiring a BSN or higher.

Work Experience

Three years of professional nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Home health, remote patient monitoring, or telephonic care management experience is desired.

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements ​

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%             1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                 X      

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)               X      

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                             X      

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                        X                 

Stoop, Kneel                                           X       

Crawling                                                   X          

Climbing                                                   X      

Balance                                                    X          

Bending                                                      X           

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%             1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                        X          

Walking                                                    X            

Standing                                         X        

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements.

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Administer medications

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Record patient medical histories

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

EHR – Electronic Health Record (EPIC)

Patient assessment

Analyze data

Care Plan

Treatment implementation

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, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

NSG Hospital-At-Home - 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 [email protected].