Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Company: Providence Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Providence HealthFounded as Providence Hospitals in 1938--by theSisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Providence's two free standingfull-service hospitals and numerous satellite practices maintain a truedevotion to advanced clinical expertise and unmatched compassion. On February2, 2016, Providence became part of the LifePoint Health network, and shortlythereafter, changed its name to Providence Health to better represent the fullcomplement of its services. Driven by quality, compassion, and Christ, Providence treats thewhole person- body, mind, and spirit.Providence Health is currently looking for an experiencedRegistered Nurse (RN) for our Downtown Emergency Unit. This is a day shiftposition with rotating weekends. Essential Functions* Assesses patient'sstatus within identified functional health patterns, ie management of health,growth and development, oxygenation, activity, etc.* Assesses familystatus as it impacts the patient.* Identifies, basedon assessment data, appropriate nursing diagnosis or collaborative problemswhich can be addressed through nursing interventions. Makes nursing judgmentsbased on findings.* Identifies learningneeds through assessment of patient knowledge. Plans and coordinates teachingmethods 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.* Interprets clinicalfindings and correlates with patient's condition. Identifies patient/familyresponses to treatment and continually evaluates effectiveness of care.* Revises the careplan based on evaluation of effectiveness in achieving outcomes.* Coordinates andassures 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.* Facilitates thesmooth transition of care when a patient is transferred to anotherunit/facility.* Is knowledgeable ofpatient's status during entire length of stay on the patient care unit/orservice 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 that careis delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders and nursingstandards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.Job Requirements:Required SkillsPrior experience in an Emergency settingMinimum Experience1 year of experience required. EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. BachelorDegree in Nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredLicensure/CertificationCurrent license as a Registered Nurse from S.C.Current BLS upon hire with American Heart Association.ACLS/PALS required within 90 days of hire or unittransfer.LocationProvidenceHealth DowntownShiftDaysEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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