RN - SICU/CVICU

Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patients’ health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical‑thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching and the provision of care, supportive and restorative care and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statutes set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing New graduate RN’s who acquire their generic RN education through an online program will not meet LMC minimum qualifications Minimum Years of Experience: None; however critical care, medical/surgical, intermediate and emergency department units will not consider newly graduated nurses without post‑graduation experience, except for those who have successfully completed LMC's Nurse Residency Program. Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina Required Training: None Essential Functions: Patient Care and Support Establishes positive rapport with patient and family Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families Promotes patient independence by establishing care goals and providing education in an understandable manner Serves as patient/family advocate Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs Uses a systematic critical‑thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention, and evaluation of human responses to health problems Responds to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner using clinical judgement Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential Uses ethical decision‑making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes L&D Only: RN’s with 2 years or more of L&D experience who have completed training and competency verification may perform qualified medical screening examinations under EMTALA Essential Functions: Clinical Work Quality Adheres to therapeutic standards and measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence‑based practice Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and medication administration procedures and controlled‑substance regulations Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely Provides safe, appropriate, quality care and support to patients and family members Essential Functions: Resource Management Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains cooperation among health care teams Responds promptly to all communication devices to meet patient needs Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by policy and regulatory agencies Professional Responsibilities Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies Meets or exceeds all attendance and service expectations Maintains required certifications Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes Complies with all annual employee health requirements Properly discards hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals in labeled containers as per RCRA training Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty Benefits Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees eligible for 403(b) match plan day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6% Employer‑paid life insurance equal to 1x salary Supplemental life insurance available with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance Full‑time employees receive employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment and to recruit, select, onboard, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation. Work Location and Shift Department: SICU/CVICU – Full Time – PM Shift 7:00 pm to 7:30 am – Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Lexington Health