Registered Nurse, NIGHTS, Med Surg Unit, Dillon
Dillon, SC
TRACKING CODE
10387
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Function
- Assesses need of patient as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
- Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
- Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care.
- Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds.
- Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
- Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
- Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advanced Resuscitative)
- Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
- Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.
Qualifications /Training
- Zero to less than 1 year of related work experience
- ADN required, BSN preferred
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education
- Licensed as RN in SC
Work Schedule
- Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly (NIGHTS)
WORK SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB LOCATION
Dillon, SC, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full time