Registered Nurse (RN) - Nephrology - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop plans of care, and coordinate treatments with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants must hold an active RN license and BLS; BSN is preferred. Expect 12-hour shifts, weekend obligations, and a focus on patient safety and teaching, with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in State of Practice
• BLS Basic Life Support required at hire or prior to independent patient care
• Associate or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing patient assessment and data collection.
• Develop and execute plan of care; implement and evaluate treatment.
• Administer medications safely per policies and procedures.
• Coordinate care across hospital departments and disciplines.
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Nursing judgment

Nursing process application

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Health teaching

Technology proficiency

Quality improvement

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Delegation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Clinical equipment

Job description

Shift Schedule:

2 12 hour shifts per week; 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; weekend, holiday and storm team requirements

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)

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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 [e-mail]