Medical Services Nurse Staff Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute carefacility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatientcare. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with afull range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provideour services in a caring, professional environment through theteamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePointHealthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcarein Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint ventureof Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leadingacademic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcarecompany dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forcesjoined because of the shared interest in collaborating withhospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality,innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePointcombines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence andquality care with LifePoint’s extensive resources and knowledge andexperience operating community hospitals and healthcareorganizations. To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patientswithin the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and othermembers of the health care team to provide quality patient care.

Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies andguides. Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e.stroke, chest pain. Medication reconciliation training andunderstanding. IV starts and blood collection. Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identifiedand addressed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventionsand treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoingassessment data. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates dischargeplanning to meet the discharge care needs of each individualpatient. Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) anddocuments outcomes such as patient response to new medication, sideeffects and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliationupon admission, transfer and discharge. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. Associate’s Degree in Nursing required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Handle with care within 4 months of hire C urrent RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state(compact) license).

Minimum Work Experience:

1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 yearspreferred. We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range ofservices to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe ouremployees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal.

Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health careprofessionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares ,are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in asupportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!