Post-Surgical Inpatient RN: Elevate Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse to influence patient care through collaborative relationships and participation in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, advocating for patients, and contributing to positive clinical outcomes in line with state standards and nursing models.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is 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.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse to influence patient care through collaborative relationships and participation in hospital councils and nursing initiatives.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, advocating for patients, and contributing to positive clinical outcomes in line with state standards and nursing models.