What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - Observation Unit **BONUS ELIGIBLE position at AnMed?
Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:
To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.
AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.
Unit Details
AnMed’s Observation Unit serves as a bridge between the Emergency Department and Inpatient care. This 11- bed unit is staffed with Physician oversite, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nursing Assistants, and Registered Nurses. This unit primarily treatments patients with TIA symptoms, syncope, and chest pain requiring additional evaluation before determining the next steps in their treatment journey
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient needs utilizing the nursing process.
- Actively participates in providing patient care as defined by multi-disciplinary plan of care. Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients with diverse cultural backgrounds as well as varying ages pertinent to their assigned areas.
- The Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members.
- The Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
Qualifications
AnMed will accept applications from Graduate Nurses that meet SC LLR criteria.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
- 0-1 year experience for entry level staff nurse positions.
- BLS preferred, Successful completion of hospital provided BLS course within 90 days from date of hire.
- BSN preferred, ADN candidates must be enrolled in BSN program within 18 months of hire date. BSN required within 4 years from date of hire.
**AnMed Associate Degree Nurses (ADN) who were hired as RNs prior to January 1, 2013, and continue to work as an acute care Staff Nurse since that date, were “grandfathered” and the requirement to obtain BSN within four (4) years does not apply**
Benefits*
- Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings
- Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning
- Free Financial Counseling
- Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits
*Varied benefits packages are available to employees in positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.