Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP

Job Details

• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform patient assessments reflecting physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, cognitive needs and functional abilities through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicate assessments appropriately.
• Plans and prioritizes care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revises care to attain expected outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies in specific area of practice as described in departmental performance standards.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights.
• Initiates collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinates multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet unique patient needs.
• Insures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• ACLS is required for this position.
• All WIC service RN's will be required to attain NRP certification within 6 months of hire and must keep this certification current.

Additional Details

• Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include patients, families, physicians, employees and visitors.

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