Registered Nurse - Acute Care, Emergency Department, FT, Nights

Role Summary: Provides clinical leadership in an acute inpatient setting, ensuring patient and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices across assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Ensures safety, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, SC DPH) while adhering to the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, recognizing changes in condition and prioritizing care.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Sets measurable goals for discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate referrals.
• Performs direct patient care within RN scope, delegating tasks appropriately and monitoring quality of care.
• Maintains a safe environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards.
• Utilizes performance data for quality improvement, completing audits and evaluating care effectiveness.
• Provides patient and family education, assessing learning needs and encouraging participation.
• Documents accurately, advocates for patients, and collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Maintains professional licensure, completes mandatory education, and reflects on practice for continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience or equivalent through residency programs or LPN experience.
• Current RN license recognized by NCSBN Compact or applicable state licensure.
  
  

Skills & Abilities: Basic knowledge of safety protocols, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication, assessment, and collaboration skills are essential.

Additional Details: This role involves night shifts in an emergency department setting, with responsibilities including direct patient care, care coordination, and compliance with institutional policies.