Location: Abbeville,SC, USA
* Job Summary
* Supervises, coordinates and schedules the activities of Inpatient nursing personnel. Responsible for a variety of activities including interpretation of procedures and work instructions; participation in the investigation and preparation of reports relative to the improvement of nursing care; safety observation, internal investigations, staff training, staff performance reviews and conducts disciplinary actions with employees as necessary.
* Job Requirements
* Minimum Education Requirement
* Graduate of a RN program. ADN required, BSN preferred.
* Minimum Experience Requirement
* 3-5 years experience working as an RN in an acute care environment. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles as well as hospital policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care; communicates and works effectively with people; possesses potential for leadership; possesses ability to assess patient's needs, i.e., clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Basic computer skills.
* Minimum License Requirement
* Currently licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in State of South Carolina. Course completion in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. are required. Must complete NIMS Training, ICS100, ICS200, and IS700 within the first 90 days of hire or promotion to a clinical supervisor or provide completion certificate.
* Physical Requirement/Working Conditions
* May have irregular hours and long periods of standing. Should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and will seek assistance when heavier objects need to be lifted. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital environment. May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, soiled laundry, lifting and handling of heavy patients, but potential for personal harm or injury to self or others is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed. Able to pass employee physical prior to orientation; able to maintain emotional stability; must be in good physical condition to meet the demands of an active position, including extensive walking, moderate sitting, standing and lifting; physically able to perform CPR. External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.