Registered Nurse

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and documents direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guided by the physician orders and the nursing plan of care. Patient response to care is reported for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care, and provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. The RN assists physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures. Additionally, the RN provides appropriate pain/symptom management, and evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications. The RN performs functions as noted above and generally with an assigned patient load, but RN is ready and willing to assist care partners with ANY nursing support function and across any case load including other neighborhoods, that may not be the normal primary work assignment.

Qualifications

Education:
Associates' degree (ASN) in Nursing required.
Bachelors' degree (BSN) in Nursing preferred.
Experience:

Previous acute care experience or long-term healthcare facility preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as RN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Special Skills:

Passionately believes in the core values of excellence, compassion, healing, teamwork, stewardship, innovation, integrity and is a champion of CMC core values and model for all.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong PC skills required.
Strong verbal communication skills required.
Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
Potential exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
Prolonged standing and walking required.