Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days/Evenings (United States of America)Full-time Day Shift (Monday - Friday)Position Starts: September 2025Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve MoreOur 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.Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionProvides process improvement, technical and educational support for automated products related to pharmacy and medication management to the nursing staff. Acts as the liaison between Pharmacy and Nursing and represents nursing on Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P & T) committee. Maintains current knowledge and leads quality initiatives to ensure medication safety throughout all aspects of patient care in the organization.Essential Job Functions
Manage all nursing activities related to automated systems for dispensing and administering medications including but not limited to the PYXIS and ALARIS systems.
Performs audits, analyzes data, disseminates results, and initiates process-improvement activities to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, appropriate standards of practice, and safe medication delivery and administration.
Monitors and communicates unit and organizational performance relative to controlled substances, overrides, and discrepancies.
Investigates discrepancies and identifies opportunities to improve processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization.
Provides systematic methods of monitoring and reporting, analyzing, and communicating outcomes that impact safe medication administration.
Serves as liaison to pharmacy and nursing, providing consistent and effective methods of communicating relevant information to the entire nursing and pharmacy staff.
Problem-solves to ensure integrity of interdependent pharmacy and nursing systems.
Represents nursing on the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee
Maintaining current knowledge of medications relative to formulary, usage, and costs. Communicates Committee activities and decisions to nursing.
Identifies potential risks to patient safety and acts expediently to address issues and implement solutions.
Develops networks with other facilities and vendors to optimize processes and resources.
Participates in and leads cost-saving initiatives involving medication administration and delivery. Conducts quality and cost-benefit analyses of products and medications.
Coordinates training and ensures ongoing education of staff in all aspects of medication administration.
Uses multiple methods of communicating relevant information to staff.
Serves as expert consultant to nursing staff.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/Certification
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx- or compact RN state licensing board.
Education
BSN required; MSN preferred.
Work Experience
At least four current years of nursing experience in a clinical environment.
Training
N/A
Language
N/A
Patient PopulationNot applicable to this positionWorking ConditionsThis section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Frequent standing, sitting walking. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or stretching. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols. Work is performed in the patient care areas, decentralized and main pharmacies. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Possible exposure to unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, and other conditions common to a Pharmacy environment. Requires the use of office equipment such as Pyxis console/workstation, computer terminals, personal computers, and telephones. Requires the use of automated dispensing equipment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Ability to read and comprehend.Physical RequirementsThis section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirement s for each physical demand and work position below. Physical DemandsFrequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) Stoop, Kneel Crawling Climbing Balance Bending Physical Requirements/HazardsNot applicable to this position Skills
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice for administration of medications and knowledge of the pharmacy medication distribution systems.
Knowledge and experience in project implementation and process improvement.
Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and national safety goals relative to medications. Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze situations, apply critical thinking, identify problems, facilitate solutions, and communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to acquire and manage data.
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:SS Human Resources - Talent AcquisitionIt 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 .
