RN, NIGHTS, Emergency Room, Dillon

Job description

Essential Function
• Assesses need of patient as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care.
• Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
• Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
• Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advanced Resuscitative)
• Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.

Qualifications /Training
• ADN required

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education
• SC Multistate RN License
• BLS

Work Schedule
• Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly (NIGHTS, 7p-7a)