Registered Nurse (RN)- MB Ortho 3

Provides inpatient nursing care to patients in compliance with the SC Nurse Practice Act and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices and research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Collaborates with leadership in developing and implementing the healthcare system's culture, Mission, Vision, and Values. Engages and supports community involvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing
• Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State
• BLS certification (may secure post-hire)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet continuing education requirements and comply with regulatory agency standards (DNV, DHEC, CMS)

Preferred Requirements

• One year of recent RN experience within the past 5 years

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health records and documents all aspects of patient care
• Adheres to system standards of behavior, proper chain of command, and regulatory agency requirements
• 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 patient/family needs
• Provides a safe patient care environment
• Collaborates with healthcare team to determine patient priorities and treatments
• Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities
• Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes
• Seeks assistance in completing nursing interventions to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrates competencies for new equipment, procedures, and annual competency validation
• 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 as assigned
• Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients
• Critically assesses patients' medical history, diagnosis, and needs to determine care priorities
• Assesses and prioritizes multiple patients based on severity of illness or injury
• Provides quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professionally interacts with patients of all age groups, backgrounds, and educational levels, including those who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative
• Utilizes Nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until provider responds
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
• Ensures continuity of care through effective decision-making
• Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals
• Supports patient experience initiatives
• Participates in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles
• Complies with current policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned