Registered Nurse (Float)

The Registered Nurse (Float) is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of health care and patient care management. The nurse will be an active member of the patient care team, conducting pre-visit planning, preparing patients for examination and treatment, and maintaining patient documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nurse education
• Licensed by South Carolina and in good standing as a LPN/RN
• BCLS certification
• Experience preferred but will train new graduates
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Able to calculate medication dosages correctly
• Proficient in use of computer and keyboard
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to manage self and environment calmly and appropriately in stressful situations
• Clinical skills (basic): taking vital signs, patient assessments, injections, appropriate and complete documentation
• Clinical Skills (advanced): phlebotomy, IV, EKG, catheterizations as examples