Urgent Care Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Pay Rate: $58.80 per hour Schedule: Full-Time – Typically 32–38 Hours per Week
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient urgent care setting. The RN will perform patient assessments, administer medications and immunizations, conduct diagnostic testing, collect laboratory specimens, and provide patient education. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings and is comfortable performing a variety of clinical procedures while managing patient flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient intake, obtain medical histories, and perform patient assessments.
- Measure, monitor, and document vital signs, identifying abnormalities requiring additional attention.
- Perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, and laboratory specimen collection.
- Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications within scope of practice.
- Administer immunizations and vaccines.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including COVID-19, influenza, strep, and other CLIA-waived diagnostic tests.
- Evaluate patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
- Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
- Perform mental health screenings, including assessments for depression, mood, behavior, and cognitive function.
- Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and disease management.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms and clinical areas.
- Follow infection control procedures, clinic protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required.
- Minimum of one year of related healthcare experience.
- Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room (ER) settings.
- Hands-on phlebotomy/venipuncture experience.
- Experience administering vaccines and immunizations.
- Experience performing point-of-care testing, including strep, COVID-19, and influenza testing.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Epic EMR experience.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, including in-person skills validation.
- Experience working in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment.
Important Clinical Experience Requirements
Candidates must have relevant hands-on clinical experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to nursing homes, long-term care, home health, long-term acute care (LTAC), or skilled nursing facilities should not be submitted. These backgrounds may not provide the outpatient clinical experience required for this position.
Schedule & Availability
- Full-time schedule, typically 32–38 hours per week.
- Rotating weekday and weekend shifts.
- Every-other-weekend availability generally required.
- Schedules provided in six-week blocks.
- Limited scheduling flexibility.
- Full-time availability required during training.
- Candidates should consider this their primary employment commitment and arrange any secondary employment around their assigned schedule.
Clinic Operating Hours
- Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Shifts will be scheduled within clinic operating hours based on business needs.