Emergency Room Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support services

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced ED setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, advocating for patients and families while maintaining standards of practice, accurate documentation, and compassionate communication. Eligibility requires active RN licensure and BLS/ACLS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year of applicable ER or acute care experience.
• Current license as a registered nurse in the state of practice or active compact license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of start date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient pain regularly and promote effective pain management.
• Perform procedures and monitor patients; document care in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about condition, status, plan, medications and side effects.
• Instruct on follow-up measures, healthy lifestyle and self-management.

Skills

Pain assessment

Procedural skills

Documentation

Patient education

Family communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 1 year applicable experience
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, Offers a Total Rewards Package That Supports The Health, Life, Career And Retirement Of Our Colleagues. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Expanded Emergency Access

In Addition To Emergency Departments At Trident Medical Center And Summerville Medical Center, The Health System Operates Four Freestanding Emergency Rooms (FSERs) Offering 24/7 Emergency Care

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career!

We are interviewing candidates for our Emergency Room Registered Nurse opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.