RN – Restorative Care Skilled Nursing Unit -DAYS Position Available In [Unknown county], South Carolina

• RN•Restorative Care Skilled Nursing Unit•DAYS

Location:

South Carolina, United States
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Restorative Care
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Skilled Nursing Unit
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Days (weekends as needed)

Job ID:

58740
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B Description
Job Requirements Nurse to Patient Ratio

• Days 1:9 to 1:14 depending

Beds:

25

Case Types:

Ortho, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Wounds Position Summary The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Director of Nursing, utilizes knowledge and skills at a competent level to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, along with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. Additionally, The Registered Nurse serves as a clinical resource and preceptor; participates in patient, family and staff education; demonstrates leadership skills and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of patients, families, and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult. Minimum Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience Entry level License/Registration/Certifications Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or Multi Compact State license
Current BLS Certification (or valid certificate within 6 months of start date) Preferred Requirements Preferred Education N/A Preferred Experience N/A Preferred License/Registration/Certifications N/A Core Job Responsibilities Successfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programs
Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
Responsible for demonstrating competency for all new equipment and procedures
Assesses assigned patients’ medical history, admitting diagnosis and physician’s orders, obtaining nursing history, performing physical assessment, evaluating diagnostic data, and interviewing patient and family to determine patient needs
Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care
Documents all aspects of patient care by following established charting procedures to show the patient’s progress or any change in the patient’s condition
Identifies appropriate evidence-based standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care
Collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the health care team to determine patient priorities and treatments
Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcome
Seeks necessary assistance in completing nursing interventions to assure positive patient outcomes
Participates in hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and Care Board information
Ensures compliance with all clinical expectations regarding regulatory requirements
Provides clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff
Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients
Complies with established policies and procedures
Identifies the need to develop or revise policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient populations and/or unit and hospital-based practices
Formulates a plan for professional growth
Serves on unit-based committees