The Registered Nurse under the direction of the Department Director and/or Charge Nurse, provides direct and/or indirect, safe and effective professional nursing care. RN assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health care needs of all patients assigned. Provides nursing care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality nursing care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

1. Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina

2. Attends IV Therapy training and/or demonstrates competency in intravenous therapy within one year

3. Maintains competency and/or certification specific to departmental requirements

4. Must have current BCLS and ACLS certifications

5. Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) encouraged

Other Qualifications

1. Previous hospital experience preferred

2. Must have management and teaching ability

3. Must be able to assume the role of a Charge Nurse as needed/requested