Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency PRN

Veterans in Healthcare; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The RN delivers inpatient care following the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies, using evidence-based practice in a fast-paced ED setting.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team to determine priorities and treatments. SN/BLs and SC license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in South Carolina or a Compact state.
• BLS certification; additional unit-based certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care in accordance with the SC Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; document progress and changes.
• Collaborate with the ED team, patients, and families to determine priorities and treatments.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Electronic health record

Education

RN licensure (SC/Compact)

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency PRN - Cherokee Medical Center

Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Cherokee Medical Center

Emergency Department

Varied Shifts

Job ID: P-107681

1000-2200

Description

We are hiring a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department working PRN! The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides inpatient nursing care to patients in compliance with the SC Nurse Practice Act and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices and research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The RN demonstrates thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, hospital systems, and serves as a resource for support associates. The RN will collaborate with leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's culture, Mission, Vision, and Values. Associates are encouraged to engage and support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's involvement in the communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an approved / accredited School of Nursing

License/Registration/Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State
• BLS - may secure certification post-hire
• Please see attached linked list of certifications required post-hire based on nursing unit/assignment

Core Job Responsibilities

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health record
• Documents all aspects of patient care by following established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any change in the patient's condition
• Adheres to system required standards of behavior
• Adheres to proper chain of command
• Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates
• Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alert, Medical Alert, Medical Emergency Systems
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family
• Provides a safe patient care environment
• Collaborates with patient, families, and other members of the health care team to determine patient priorities, treatments
• Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities
• Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcome
• Seeks necessary assistance in completing nursing interventions to assure positive patient outcomes
• Responsible for demonstrating competencies for new equipment, procedures, and annual competency validation
• Provides clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff
• Successfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programs and annual competencies
• Formulates a plan for personal professional growth
• Recommends the need to develop or revise policies and procedures
• Serves on unit-based committees and as assigned
• Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients
• Critically assesses assigned patients' medical history, admitting diagnosis and physician's orders, obtains nursing history, performs physical assessment, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews patient and family to determine patient needs
• Ability to properly assess and prioritize multiple patients according to the severity of illness, injury, and/or needs
• Able to assess, critically think, and provide quality patient care inherent to the fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professionally interact and communicate with patients from all age groups, diverse backgrounds, and varying educational levels. Also, must be able to communicate and treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative
• Utilizes Nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until provider responds
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
• Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care
• Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals
• Support patient experience initiatives
• Participates in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with clinical expectations regarding regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
• Demonstrates appropriate standards of care, clinical pathways, and milestones to drive the plan of care
• Complies with current policies and procedures
• Other Duties as assigned

Life at Company

While you put your talent and heart into patient care, we ensure that you have the support you need for a healthy career and future. At Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, we offer the training and coaching you need to succeed and opportunities to grow in your profession. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new grad, we've created a solid foundation to ensure you will succeed with us.