Post-Surgical Inpatient RN: Patient-Centered Care Leader

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborate with the care team, and advocate for patients and families. You will work within established nursing models and contribute to positive outcomes across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes timely assessment, precise documentation, patient education, and proactive communication with providers to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• 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 deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborate with the care team, and advocate for patients and families. You will work within established nursing models and contribute to positive outcomes across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes timely assessment, precise documentation, patient education, and proactive communication with providers to ensure safety and satisfaction.