What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Registered Nurse 8 bed unit position at CAMC Charleston Surgical Hospital?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Night Shift Registered Nurse in an 8-bed unit dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care during overnight hours. This vital role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and supporting recovery through expert assessments and interventions. Embrace the energy of night shift nursing while contributing to a compassionate and innovative healthcare setting that values your skills and dedication.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine care needs.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following strict aseptic techniques and medical documentation standards.
- Monitor patients’ conditions closely, utilizing advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document care activities accurately.
- Manage airway support with ventilators, perform tube feedings, and provide acute pain management tailored to individual patient requirements.
- Respond swiftly to emergencies by implementing airway management, trauma medicine protocols, and critical care procedures within an ICU or Level I Trauma Center environment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and long-term care strategies for diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while delivering safe, compassionate patient care during every shift.
Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state certification.
- Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency room, or trauma centers; familiarity with Level I or Level II trauma center protocols is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate medical documentation and patient record management.
- Experience in diverse clinical areas including medical-surgical units, post-acute care settings, hospice & palliative medicine, or home & community care is preferred.
- Ability to perform complex procedures such as suturing, phlebotomy, catheterization (including urinary and vascular), laboratory specimen collection/processing, and aseptic technique adherence.
- Excellent assessment skills for triage situations involving emergency medicine or urgent care scenarios; familiarity with infectious disease care and occupational health protocols is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with patients of all ages—including children and infants—and collaborate seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams. Join us to make a difference during the night shift by providing expert nursing care that transforms lives!
Pay: Up to $41.20 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41