What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med/Surg position at Abbeville Area Medical Center?
Job Summary
Renders professional care in accordance with the physician treatment plan and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. He/She is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units which can range from neonate to geriatric. He/She ensures that compassionate, engaged care meets or exceeds quality standards. Care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the South Carolina licensure and AAMC standard of care. Utilizes nursing skills to determine the biophysical, psycho-social, environmental, self care, cultural, ethnic and spiritual and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other to develop, implement and revise the plan of care. In doing so, performs frequent and accurate assessments, interprets and correlates finding, establishes plan of care and implements short term goals. The nurse observes patient progress, records pertinent observations, implements physician and nursing treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Minimum Experience Requirement
Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles as well as hospital policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care; communicates and works effectively with people; possesses potential for leadership; possesses ability to assess patient's needs, i.e., clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Basic computer skills. ICU Tier 1: One year critical care experience. Basic computer skills.
Minimum License Requirements
Current SC Nursing License or Multi-state license or temporary SC license, BLS, ACLS and PALS are required. Certification in TNCC is preferred. (Upon initial hire, employee has six months to obtain ACLS and PALS). Must complete NIMS Training, IS100, IS200 and IS700a within the first 90 days of hire or transfer to the ER or provide completion certificate. http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
