RN Controlled Access Unit NT

100 LCMC Health; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Branchville, SC, is seeking a Med-Surg Nurse responsible for prioritizing and coordinating patient care in a controlled access unit. The role includes collaborating with team members and ensuring a safe environment for patients.

Candidates must have a valid Louisiana nursing license and current BLS certification. This position requires excellent communication skills and an ability to monitor and engage with patients and their families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate patient care touchpoints.
• Ensure appropriate direct patient care with the team.
• Monitor patients and communicate significant changes.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Infection control

Patient and family education

Education

Current nursing license in Louisiana

Current BLS certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Let’s tell it like it is. Med‑Surg nursing is the backbone of every hospital, and it’s not for everyone. This is a Controlled Access Unit providing care for prisoners with a guard ready to assist at all times.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.