Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Mount Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Referral bonuses and 403(b) with match

Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process.

You will collect data, identify priority patient needs, and coordinate care with the health team to achieve positive outcomes. In collaboration with the care team, you will assess patients, develop and implement plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness while administering medications safely and teaching patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Diploma in nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current nursing license in state of practice is required.
• BLS certification required at hire for RSFH locations; required prior to independent patient care at BSMH.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and analyze data to plan care.
• Implement treatment plans and administer medications safely per state requirements and policies.
• Coordinate care across hospital departments and serve as primary care coordination contact for patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and advocate for patient safety.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into daily care delivery.

Skills

Nursing practice knowledge

Nursing judgment

Nursing process application

Coordination of patient care

Nursing evaluation

Health teaching

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical technologies

Compassionate care approach

Quality improvement integration

Professional accountability

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Delegation authority

Education

ASN Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

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]