Registered Nurse (RN) - Lead RN Operating Room - St Francis Outpatient Surgery Center

Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of South Carolina Nursing Practice Act and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.

Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; assesses and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; provides staff with coaching and ongoing performance feedback; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Employment Qualifications
 
Required Minimum Education:
4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree 
Specialty/Major:
Nursing
 
Licensure/Certification Required:
 Current nursing license in the State of South Carolina 
 BLS- through American Heart Association required.
 
Required Certifications by Nursing Department:
ICU/CVU:  BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency plan.

L&D:  BLS, ACLS, NRP

Mother Infant:   BLS, NRP

Licensure/Certification Preferred:
 Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility.

Mother Infant:  S.T.A.B.L.E. preferred, must obtain within 6 months of eligibility
 
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least one year of experience as a RN in specialty field.
 
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: More than one year of experience as a RN in inpatient obstetrics (L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, or Level II Nursery).
 
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more