RN

Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, families, and significant others; supervises assigned team members. Uses systematic critical‑thinking 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 supportive and restorative care, and or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Lexington Health’s mission and vision, strategic imperatives, and standards of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Minimum Years of Experience: None. Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications / Licensure Current RN license to practice in South Carolina. Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training None. Essential Functions Patient Care and Support Establishes positive rapport with patients and families. Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient independence by establishing care goals; provides education to patients and families in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self‑care skills, and provides ample opportunity for questions. Serves as patient/family advocate. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Uses systematic critical‑thinking to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention, and evaluation. Identifies, synthesizes, and interprets data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations. Maintains patient confidence and protects privacy 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. Clinical Work Quality Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; makes or recommends necessary adjustments. Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Participates in process/performance improvement activities and initiatives utilizing evidence‑based practice to maintain and improve quality of care. 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 protocols, medication administration and storage 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. Resource Management Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Appropriately utilizes all nursing supplies and equipment. Demonstrates effective teamwork skills and maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams through communication and problem‑solving. Promptly responds to all communication devices to meet patient needs. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Professional Responsibilities Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations. Maintains required certifications. Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Complies with all annual employee health requirements. Ensures hazardous waste is properly discarded, stored, and managed; receives initial RCRA training within 6 months of hire date and continues annually. 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 enrollment in the 403(b) match plan day one with 6% match. Employer‑paid life insurance equal to 1x salary. Supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary at low cost premiums. Adoption assistance. Employer paid short‑term disability 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, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr