RN - Intermediate ICU (IICU)

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals, and Lexington Medical Center—a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and the first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for nursing excellence, Lexington Health delivers over 4,000 babies annually, performs more than 34,000 surgeries, and is the region’s third-largest employer. The system also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

About the Role

Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient’s health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members, and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention, and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, provision of care, supportive and restorative care, and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives, and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association Standards, and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (New graduate RNs from online programs do not meet minimum qualifications)
• No minimum years of experience required, but Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, and Emergency Department units will not consider newly graduated Nurses without post-graduation experience, except for those who have completed LMC's Nurse Residency Program
• Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina
• Required certifications/licensure as specified in Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for various nursing specialties

Responsibilities

Patient Care and Support

• Establishes positive rapport with patients and families
• Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
• Promotes patient independence by setting care goals, educating patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care skills, and encouraging questions
• Serves as patient/family advocate
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams through documentation and communication
• Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach for assessment, intervention, and evaluation
• Identifies, synthesizes, and interprets clinical data to respond to dynamic situations
• Maintains patient confidentiality and uses ethical decision-making processes
• For L&D RNs with 2+ years of experience: May perform qualified medical screening examinations under EMTALA after training and competency verification

Clinical Work Quality

• Adheres to therapeutic standards and measures health outcomes against patient care goals
• Resolves patient problems using multidisciplinary team strategies
• Participates in process/performance improvement activities using evidence-based practice
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations
• Adheres to infection-control policies, medication administration/storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely
• Provides safe, appropriate, quality care and support to patients and families

Resource Management

• Ensures equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new equipment
• Appropriately utilizes nursing supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates effective teamwork and maintains cooperative relationships among healthcare teams
• Responds promptly to communication devices to meet patient needs
• Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by policy and regulatory agencies

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, and professional networks
• Meets attendance and service expectations
• Maintains required certifications and completes annual safety training and mandatory classes
• Complies with annual employee health requirements
• Manages hazardous waste and pharmaceuticals according to RCRA guidelines (initial training within 6 months, annual training thereafter)
• Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% from day one
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary; optional supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary at low cost
• Adoption assistance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness

Schedule: PRN Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM