Registered Nurse (RN), Nights - Fairfield ED

Company: Providence Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Providence HealthFounded asProvidence Hospitals in 1938--by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine,Providence's two free standing full-service hospitals and numerous satellitepractices maintain a true devotion to advanced clinical expertise and unmatchedcompassion. On February 2, 2016, Providence became part of the LifePoint Healthnetwork, and shortly thereafter, changed its name to Providence Health tobetter represent the full complement of its services. Driven by quality, compassion, and Christ,Providence treats the whole person- body, mind, and spirit.ProvidenceHealth is currently looking for an experienced RN for our Emergency Departmentat Providence Health-Fairfield. This is a night shift position.ProvidenceHealth-Fairfield is a brand new Emergency Room in Winnsboro, South Carolina,providing quick and easy access to high quality emergency care for thecommunity of Fairfield County. As a patient, you will be cared for by staffspecially-trained to respond to any type of medical emergency with the latesttechnology to provide a broad range of diagnostic and treatment optionson-site.For more informationabout the services provided by Providence Health - Fairfield, clickhere.Essential Functions* Assessespatient's status within identified functional health patterns, ie management ofhealth, growth and development, oxygenation, activity, etc.* Assessesfamily status as it impacts the patient.* Identifies,based on assessment data, appropriate nursing diagnosis or collaborativeproblems which can be addressed through nursing interventions. Makes nursingjudgments based on findings.* Identifieslearning needs through assessment of patient knowledge. Plans and coordinatesteaching methods and content to achieve desired outcomes.* Plans carecollaboratively with family/patient, physicians and other health care teammembers. Prioritizes and delegates to health care team appropriately.* Initiates anindividualized nursing care plan and evaluates variances to expected course.* Interpretsclinical findings and correlates with patient's condition. Identifiespatient/family responses to treatment and continually evaluates effectivenessof care.* Revises thecare plan based on evaluation of effectiveness in achieving outcomes.* Coordinatesand assures completion of care as ordered by physicians and as planned in thenursing care plan.* Assumesresponsibility/accountability for the plan of care.* Consults withphysicians regularly regarding patient progress. Collaborates with the medicalstaff regarding appropriateness of daily and routine orders based on change inthe patient's status.* Facilitatesthe smooth transition of care when a patient is transferred to anotherunit/facility.* Isknowledgeable of patient's status during entire length of stay on the patientcare unit/or service line.* Demonstratesresponsibility for achievement of identified patient outcomes.* Demonstratescompetence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for thepatient populations admitted to the patient care unit/service line.* Demonstratesclinical skills necessary to support and assist attending and consultingphysicians* Demonstratesknowledge of events, activities and changes in policies and proceduresaffecting practice* Ensures thatcare is delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders andnursing standards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.Job Requirements:Required SkillsPriorexperience in an Emergency settingMinimum Experience1 year ofexperience required. EducationGraduate of anaccredited school of nursing. Associate Degree in Nursing Bachelor's Degree inNursing preferredLicensure/CertificationCurrentlicense as a Registered Nurse from S.C.Current BLS uponhire with American Heart Association.ACLS/PALSrequired within 90 days of hire or unit transfer.LocationProvidence Health Fairfield EDShiftNights - rotateweekendsEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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