Registered Nurse I

State of South Carolina; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina in Clemson is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct nursing care, education and counseling to patients and students, and coordinate services for families, while supervising program activities in specialized areas or assessing patient needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. The state offers generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid vacation and sick leave, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current nursing license or eligibility requirements not stated in the document.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment.
• Maintains individual nursing competencies and stays abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education. Assumes responsibility of actions and judgments.
• Performs prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients. Administers immunizations required by Clemson University. Provides a safe environment.
• Prepares Patients For Healthcare Provider Visits By Taking Patient's History, Vital Signs, Current Medications, Allergies, And Reasons For Visit. Documents Information In Patient's Record. Orders Appropriate Lab Tests. Assists Healthcare Provider With Examinations, Treatments, And Procedures.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness. Functions as a patient advocate and provides patient education. Establishes and maintains confidence and cooperation of patients.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment.

Job Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment.

Job Duties

10% - Professional Development:

Education
Maintains individual nursing competencies and stays abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education. Assumes responsibility of actions and judgments. 30% - Patient Care:

Performs prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients. Administers immunizations required by Clemson University. Provides a safe environment.

30% - Patient Preparation:

Prepares Patients For Healthcare Provider Visits By Taking Patient's History, Vital Signs, Current Medications, Allergies, And Reasons For Visit. Documents Information In Patient's Record. Orders Appropriate Lab Tests. Assists Healthcare Provider With Examinations, Treatments, And Procedures.

30% - Assessment And Advocacy

Recognizes signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness. Functions as a patient advocate and provides patient education. Establishes and maintains confidence and cooperation of patients.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.