Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Cath Lab

About the role

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 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s culture, Mission, Vision, and Values, and is encouraged to engage and support the system’s involvement in the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an approved / accredited School of Nursing
• Experience: Novice to expert nurse
• License/Registration/Certifications: Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State; BLS (may secure certification post‑hire)
• Preferred Education: N/A
• Preferred Experience: One year of recent RN experience within the past 5 years
• Preferred License/Registration/Certifications: N/A

Responsibilities

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health record
• Documents all aspects of patient care by following established charting procedures to show the patient’s progress or any change in condition
• Adheres to system‑required standards of behavior
• Adheres to proper chain of command
• Meets continuing education requirements and ensures compliance with regulatory agency expectations (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
• Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates
• Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alert, Medical Alert, and 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 patients, families, and the health‑care team to determine patient priorities and treatments
• Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities
• Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes
• Seeks necessary assistance in completing nursing interventions to assure positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrates 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 development or revision of policies and procedures
• Serves on unit‑based committees and as assigned
• Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients
• Critically assesses patients’ medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician orders; obtains nursing history; performs physical assessment; evaluates diagnostic data; and interviews patient and family to determine needs
• Assesses and prioritizes multiple patients according to severity of illness, injury, and/or needs
• Applies critical thinking to provide quality patient care in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Professionally interacts and communicates with patients of all ages, diverse backgrounds, and varying educational levels, including those who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative
• Utilizes nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until a 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
• Supports patient experience initiatives
• Participates in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles
• 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