Registered Nurse II- SJCH 9 Peds Acute Care

Registered Nurse II- SJCH 9 Peds Acute Care

9 ACU is a 26 bed Pediatric medical Surgical unit providing care for children 0-18 years with some adult patients up to age 25, as well. The average daily census on the unit is 24 with a blend of medical and surgical diagnoses. Common patient populations are general surgery, neurosurgery, urology surgery, orthopedic surgery, endocrinology, and nephrology. 9 ACU is also the epilepsy monitoring unit at SJCH, caring for patients with seizure disorders. The secured unit is composed of all private rooms. The staffing mix includes registered nurses, patient care technicians, and unit secretaries.

Hours Per Week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.

Job Summary/Purpose: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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