Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse
The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse at Confidential Client provides direct patient care, delivering fundamental to advanced nursing services based on education and experience level. The role requires leadership in holistic and evidence-based care, managing complex patient situations, and collaborating with healthcare teams in a demanding inpatient environment. This position demands flexibility, strong clinical skills, and adherence to professional nursing standards and licensure requirements.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, deliver safe and evidence-based interventions, document thoroughly in the electronic health record, and participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
- Deliver patient-centered inpatient nursing care
- Perform timely assessments and develop/update care plans
- Administer medications and treatments per policy and scope of practice
- Respond to emergencies and assist with procedures
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team
- Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient status
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely
- Create and update individualized nursing care plans
- Provide patient and family education and discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff to coordinate care
- Supervise and mentor licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants when applicable
- Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in unit-based performance improvement and evidence-based practice activities
- Precept new staff and contribute to professional development activities
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet applicable licensure, education, and competency standards for the role and grade level.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia (South Carolina license required for practice in SC)
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation) or equivalent credentials recognized by the hiring authority
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe patient care and documentation
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet education requirements but lack RN licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (per policy)
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and required health screenings (e.g., TB, immunizations)
Grade-level guidance (examples; final assignment depends on assessment and experience):
- Nurse I, Level I — ADN/diploma; entry-level clinical responsibilities
- Nurse I, Level II — ADN/diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience OR BSN
- Nurse I, Level III — ADN/diploma + 2 years (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year experience OR MSN
- Nurse II / Nurse III — Advanced degrees and progressive specialized experience as detailed in the qualification standard
(Reference: qualification standard and online assessment as required by the hiring client.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical-surgical inpatient experience (highly preferred)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher
- Prior experience with electronic health record systems
- Experience in quality improvement, leadership, or precepting
- Experience with the confidential client’s systems or federal health settings is a plus
Salary & Employment Type
- Salary range: $80,126 - $145,031 per year (range provided by confidential client; final pay depends on grade, experience, and applicable policies)
- Employment type: Full time, Contractor (per the confidential client posting)
- Pay and benefits are administered by the confidential client and follow relevant US laws and regulations
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Visual acuity, clear speech, and good hearing required
- Periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
- Potential exposure to infectious patients/materials; appropriate PPE may be required
- Occasional exposure to combative patients (e.g., delirium, dementia)
- Flexibility in schedule and assignments; occasional travel for off-site training may be required
Why Join
- Deliver meaningful care and make a difference for patients
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Work within an interdisciplinary, patient-focused team
- Competitive compensation range and structured grading for advancement
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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