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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
Manager seeking prior Labor And Delivery RN experience.
Position will start November 17th, 2025.
Shift Hours: 7:00am - 7:30pm
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More
Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion, set for completion in early 2026.
This growth will bring expanded services to emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building.
We are proud to be a trusted place of hope, healing and support for our neighbors, families and friends. Ready to make a difference? Let's build something together.
Job Summary:
Direct care leader who provides and oversees nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Applies professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Supports unit-based shared governance and decentralized decision-making structures and processes. Role model who leads by example in making patient experience a priority on unit(s) of responsibility. Ensures that care delivery is patient centered. Continually pursues activities that will ensure smooth clinical operations/flow and compliance by providing safe, equitable, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and effective care in a holistic and evidence-based practice environment. Values and promotes collegial and collaborative working relationships within and among disciplines. Charge Nurse role has 2 tiers: Primary Charge Nurse I and Primary Charge Nurse II. You must apply to move up to tier 2 based on qualification met and position availability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. BSN required for Primary Charge Nurse I.
Experience: At least 2 years' experience as a registered nurse in a direct care patient setting for Primary Charge Nurse I. External candidates must have at least 2 years' experience functioning in a Charge Nurse role.
Licensure/Certification: Applicant must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina or hold a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and not be a permanent resident of SC. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification. American Heart Association ACLS certification is required and should be obtained within 6 months of hire or designation as Primary Charge Nurse. American Heart Association PALS certification is required for the ED and as designated by specialty standards and/or clinical manager and should be obtained within 6 months of hire or designation as Charge Nurse. NRP certification is required for WIC services and should be obtained within 6 months of hire or designation of Primary Charge Nurse. Role must keep required certification(s) current.
Primary Source Verification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/ , http://www.healthguideusa.org/nursing\license\lookup.htm
Knowledge/ Skills:
Patient Care:
Applying and modifying the principles, theory, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide and evaluate on-going patient care. Direct patient care assignments will/may be required for this role based on unit needs or established requirement. Application of organizational policies and procedures. Knowledge of teammate skills to ensure appropriate patient assignments based on skill mix, patient acuity, licensure and competency. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient.
Quality:
Audits the patient's medical record to determine that all orders have been carried out, laboratory tests are posted, nursing care is documented, and patient progress or lack thereof is described. Reviews core measures, key performance indicators (KPIs) and other outcome metrics relevant to unit/patient population. Assists Clinical Specialist with updating unit visual management boards each shift. Actively engages in patient care performance improvement projects and implementation of evidence-based practice changes.
Leadership:
Skill in problem identification and resolution. Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports. Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with patients, families, hospital teammates, medical staff and the public. Demonstrates leadership through sound clinical practice, effective communication skills and teaching these skills through role modeling. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking. Ability to run effective shift safety huddles, report safety concerns, review device utilization, report staffing concerns, and review surgical schedules. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations. Delegates unit and patient responsibilities to nursing staff members according to each staff member's education, training and availability. Provides feedback to clinical manager regarding nursing personnel performance. Participates in the peer interview process for new hires. Actively engaged in unit-based council.
Education:
Assists with education of nursing staff and students through direct observation and identification of learning needs as well as active participation in peer consultation, mentorship, unit conferences, case studies, patient rounds, and in-service programs. May also serve as a nursing student preceptor.
Other:
Contacts:
Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
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
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Nursing Obstetrics - Berkeley Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .
