Nursing Jobs in Chapin, SC

LPN-PN

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

Lexington Medical SpecialistsFull TimeDay ShiftM-Th 8-5 F 8-1230 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Job Summary Responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certification Required Training: None Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Medication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

RN

2 days ago

Clinical Coordinator RN - Adult Acute Care

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

LH Careers - Adult Acute CareFull Time Night Shift 7pm-7:30am Sign-On Bonus: 25,000.00 Adult Acute Care Units Currently Interviewing: Medical Units: 3rd South Medical, 5th South Renal/Medical Specialty Medical Units: 8th South Medical/CVA Lexington Health's Clinical Coordinator role bridges bedside nursing with operational shift oversight, staff mentorship, and team coordination. Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Provides operational shift oversight, delegates care to staff and facilitates timely patient admission, transfer and discharge. Provides ongoing leadership, support and guidance to all staff and presents a positive image and attitude. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborates with other healthcare team members Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach 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 care, supportive and restorative care and or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of Lexington Medical Center (LMC), American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in areas of specialty within the past 5 years Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Consideration will be given to those with an ADN or Diploma nursing degree who are presently enrolled in a RN to BS in Nursing or RN to MS in nursing program with the expectation that the degree be completed within 12 months of hire/promotion into the Clinical Coordinator role. Required Certifications/Licensure: National nursing certification in specialty at time of hire/promotion or must obtain within 6 months of hire/promotion into role; Current RN license to practice in the State of South Carolina; **Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education/certification for various nursing specialties. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Establishes positive rapport with patient and family. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions. Serves as patient/family advocate. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting accurately and timely; communicating actions, irregularities, and on-going needs. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Identifies, synthesizes, and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Uses ethical decision making processes and advocates for acceptable patient outcomes. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. 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/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. 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 of care and support to patients and family members. Holds team members accountable for standards of care, policy and procedures, bedside reporting, etc. Serves as a teacher, coach and mentor to staff. Contributes to the development and revision of unit standards. Efficient conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Serves as staff leader related to process/performance improvement activities/initiatives utilizing evidence based practice to maintain and/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Duties & Responsibilities Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Supports shared governance activities by serving on a unit or hospital based committee. Positive rapport with health care team and demonstrates strong collaboration skills. Collaborates with instructors from affiliating agencies to assure continuity of patient care as well as positive learning experiences for students. Provides feedback and insight regarding unit operations and employee performance to the Nurse Manager. Serves as a resource and role model to all members of the patient care team for patient care and professionalism. Recognizes and responds appropriately to complex situations. Participates in and provides input for patient care conferences and discharge planning conferences. Coordinates timely patient throughput (admissions, discharges, transfers) and facilitates smooth transitions of care throughout hospitalization. Negotiates for nursing resources to adequately meet the patient care needs. Ensures patient care assignments are based on acuity of patients and skill level of nurse. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; 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 health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient needs. Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains required certifications. Earns a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. L&D Only: A nurse must have documented competency and completion of department orientation to complete a medical screening exam (EMTALA). Nurses will have 3 consecutive medical screenings reviewed and signed off by their preceptor prior to independently completing screenings. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

CNM

OB/GYN

2 days ago

Certified Nurse Midwife - OB Hospitalist

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

Lexington Medical Center - This is an inpatient-only position providing hospital-based obstetric and midwifery care.Full TimeRotating *PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience as a practicing Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Interprets that data, develops and implements a plan of treatment, and follows through on a continuum of patient care across the health-illness continuum and lifespan within protocols set forth and approved by both the practice physicians and certified nurse midwife. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Minimum Years of Experience: None. Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina; Evidence of certification by an appropriate nationally recognized credentialing organization as a certified nurse midwife. Required Training: None. Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Appropriate communication of information to all ages: Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fireor disaster. Supports individual rights and self-determination within boundaries of safety. Practices in accord with the protocols of the practice. Provides patients with a description of the scope of mid-wifery services and information regarding the patient’s rights and responsibilities. Provides clients with information on other providers and services when requested or when care required is not within the scope of practice of the CNM. Promotes involvement of support persons in the practice setting. Care is comprised of knowledge, skills and judgements that foster the delivery of safe and satisfying care. Collects and assesses patient care data, develops and implements a plan of management, and evaluates the outcome of care. Demonstrates the clinical skills and judgements as described in the CNM protocol of the practice. Practices in accord with the standards of care for CNM’s. Care is based upon knowledge, skills and judgements that are reflected in written policies and protocols of the practice. Describes the parameters for the service/practice for nurse mid-wifery management, physician management and collaborative management. Establishes practice guidelines for each specialty area, which include but are not limited to: Antepartum; Criteria for admission to the nurse mid-wife service; Parameters and methods for assessing the progress of pregnancy; Parameters and methods for assessing fetal well being; Indicators of risk in pregnancy and appropriate intervention; Parameters for medications prescribed/used during pregnancy. Intrapartum: Parameters and methods for assessing progress of labor and birth. Parameters and methods for assessing maternal and fetal status. Parameters for medications and solutions prescribed/used during labor and birth. Management of birth and the immediate postpartum period. Methods to facilitate the newborn’s adaptation to extrauterine life. Significant deviations from normal and appropriate interventions. Parameters and methods for assessing the immediate well being of the newborn. Duties & Responsibilities Postpartum/Newborn Parameters and methods for assessing the postpartum status of the mother. Parameters and methods for assessing the well being of the newborn. Parameters for medications prescribed/used in the puerperium. Significant deviations from normal and appropriate interventions. Family Planning/Gynecology Parameters and methods for assessing general physical and emotional status of the patient. Parameters for medications and devices prescribed/used. Significant deviations from normal and appropriate interventions. Care is provided in a safe environment. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes federal and state regulations that apply to practice Environment and infection control. Promotes adequate staffing in the clinical setting where the CNM practices. Demonstrates appropriate techniques for emergency management including arrangements for emergency transportation. Care utilizes appropriate resources for referrals to meet the medical, psychosocial, economic and cultural or family needs of the patient. Demonstrates a safe mechanism for obtaining medical consultation, collaboration and referral. Uses community resources. Demonstrates knowledge of medical, psychosocial, economic, cultural and family factors that may effect care. Care is documented in legible, complete health records. Uses records that facilitate communication of information to consultants and institutions. Facilitates patient’s access to their records. Provides written documentation of risk assessment, course of management, and outcome of care. Provides for prompt entry on the health record of laboratory tests, treatments, and consultations. Provides a mechanism for sending a copy of the health record on referral or transfer to other levels of care. Treats records as confidential documents. Care is evaluated according to an established program for quality assessment that includes a plan to identify and resolve problems. Participates in a program of quality assurance/improvement for the evaluation of the nurse mid-wifery practice within the practice setting in which it occurs within legal requirements. Collects patient care data systematically and is involved in the analysis of that data for the evaluation of the process and outcome of care. Seeks consultation to review problems identified by the quality assurance/improvement program. Acts to resolve problems that are identified. Participates in peer review. Documents all situations, both internally and externally, that may arise out of the ordinary or are necessary to maintain accurate patient charts/records. Helps maintain the work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Responsible for keeping supplies necessary to perform the job duties. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

LPN

Outpatient

2 days ago

LPN-PN

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

LFP Otarre PointeFull TimeDay Shift8:00 am-5:00 pm Sign-On Bonus: 4,000 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients under the direction of the manager/provider. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience: None Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic first aid knowledge and current CPR certification Required Training: None Essential Functions Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships. Demonstrates the following: Appropriate communication of information to all ages. Infant – Birth to 1 year; Child – 1 year through 12 years; Adolescent – 13 years through 17 years; Adult – 18 years through 65 years; Geriatric – Over 65 years Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs. Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e., fire or disaster Provides/Performs Communication Telephones (Answer, Transfer) Orders/Messages Phone Triage Physician – Orders, Patient Issues, etc. Patient – Concerns, treatment, etc. Staff – Patient Care, Referrals, Precertification, etc. Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies Scheduling Referrals; Appointments; Ancillaries; Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient); Hospital Admissions Medical Records Documentation; Forms – Chart Structure; Chart Maintenance; Chart Filing/Pulling (Diagnostic Reports, Transcription, Correspondence); Image Files; Faxing; Copying; Mail In; Mail Out Lab Phlebotomy Specimen Collection and Processing Proficiency Testing Results Reporting Medication Management Intravenous Infusion per P&P Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants Storage and Handling Ordering/Maintaining Levels Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance Conducts Patient Interview Chaperone – Assists patients as needed Assisting/Performing minor procedures Triage (By telephone or in person) Implement Physician Orders Patient Education Results Reporting Clinical Documentation Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning). General Office Equipment i.e. Fax, copier, etc. Patient Care Equipment i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc. Specialized Equipment X-Ray; Bone Density; Ultrasound; Treadmill; Laboratory Equipment (Processing); Laser Equipment; Defibrillator; Holter Monitors; Cardiac Pacemakers; Other In-service/Education Certification/Licensure Competency Department Orientation Annual Training Log Sheets/ Audits Samples; Pharmacy; Mayday Equipment; Oxygen; Equipment Instruments Stock Appropriately – Maintain Levels Cleaning / Sterilization Knowledge of and usage Storage Leadership Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures Other Precertification/Authorization; Coding - E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ Complex Visits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable; Payroll Performs all other duties as assigned We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.

RN

2 days ago

Float RN - Inpatient Float Pool

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC

LH Careers Full Time PM/N Shift 7:00pm - 7:30am Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patient’s health status; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provides physical and psychological support to patients, family members and significant others; and supervises assigned team members. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach 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 care, supportive and restorative care and/or support of a peaceful death. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives and standards of the Lexington County Health District, American Nurses Association Standards and in accordance with the provisions/statues set forth by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: ADN, Diploma or Bachelors of Science in Nursing *New graduate RN’s who acquire their generic RN education through an on-line program will not meet LMC minimum qualifications Minimum Years of Experience: None *Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, and Emergency Department units will not consider newly graduated Nurses without post-graduation experience, except for those that have successfully completed LMC's Nurse Residency Program. Substitutable Education & Experience: None Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN license to practice in the State of 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 patient and family. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions. Serves as patient/family advocate Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursingjudgement, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Identifies, synthesizes and interprets sources of data using reasonable clinical judgement to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and effective manner. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations 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; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. 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/or improve quality of care and safe patient care systems and processes. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. 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 of care and support to patients and family members. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Duties & Responsibilities RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; 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 health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods. Promptly responds to all communication devices in order 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. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.