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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

To provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act (RN); to provide patient care following hospital standards and professional practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Assistsmanager in management and retention of staff through effective recruitment, hiring, evaluation and development of staff.

• Assists in the development and management of departmental budgets with consideration to projected future needs. Makes adjustments to effectively operate the unit while within budgetary

• targets.

• Assists with daily operating plans and adjusts for census and volume changes.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Maintains a safe working environment for all customers and employees.

• Identify and respond appropriately to ethical issues in patient care and act as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care. Serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical issues in patient care. Acts as a patient advocate.

• Initiate collaborative dialogue with physicians and members of the multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.

• 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.

• Plan and prioritize care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revise care to attain expected outcomes. Include patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes.

• Demonstrate clinical competencies in specific area of practice as described in departmental performance standards.

• Assess patient/family learning needs, plan and provides education (involving other disciplines as needed) and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes.

• Provide nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights. Identify resources to meet unique patient needs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• 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 and is not a permanent resident of SC.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Education

• RN: Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required)

• BSN (required)

Work Experience

• At least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse (required)

• Experience in specified field or a related field (preferred)

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Peri-Op and certification strongly preferred

Strongly Preferred: Minimum of 2 years' experience in Periop and certified.

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Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. _  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:_

    X    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

         Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

         Pediatrics (1-12 years)

         Adolescents (13-17 years)

         Adults (18-64 years)

      Geriatrics (65 years and older)

         Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to provide patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment

• Skill in preparing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Department:

Pre Op - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .