Registered Nurse - General Med/Surg

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

New grad sign-on

Flexible scheduling

Inclusive culture

Award-winning employer

Patient-focused care

Job summary

East Cooper Medical Center, part of Novant Health, in Mount Pleasant, SC, seeks an experienced RN for the Medical Floor. The role involves direct and indirect nursing care under the Department Director/Charge Nurse, with patient populations from infant to geriatric, and potential float to other units.

The position requires a SC RN license and strong leadership abilities. We offer a competitive environment with a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for RNs and $10,000 for new grads, plus a supportive

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina
• Hospital experience preferred
• Must have management and teaching ability
• Must be able to motivate and supervise others effectively
• Must exercise good judgment in evaluating alternatives
• Must be able to float to other units as needed
• Discretion with confidential information

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect, safe and effective professional nursing care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health care needs of all patients
• Care for patients from infant to geriatric as applicable
• Collaborate with health care team to meet unit and hospital goals
• Provide quality nursing care according to established standards
• Willing to float to other nursing units as needed

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Team leadership

Teaching ability

Verbal communication

Education

South Carolina RN license

Orientation program completion

IV therapy competency

yearly competency checks

BCLS certification

Advanced certification encouraged

Job description

What We Offer

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team?

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

Department: Medical Floor

Position Type: Full Time- 36 hours

Work Schedule: 3-12s Nights

Why work here?

• Competitive RN Salary + Bonuses – Earn a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000! $10,000 for New Grads!
• Work-Life Balance – with flexible scheduling
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture – Work in an environment that values diversity, teamwork, and professional development.
• Top-Rated Employer & Workplace - Check out our list of awards that make Novant Health a culture of caring
• Innovative & Patient-Focused Care - Novant Health is a nationally recognized healthcare system known for cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Department Director and/or Charge Nurse, provides direct and/or indirect, safe and effective professional nursing care.
• Assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health care needs of all patients assigned.
• Provides nursing care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.
• Provides quality nursing care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.
• Must be willing/able to float to other comparable nursing units, as requested/needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of general nursing theories and practice
• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Must have management and teaching ability
• Must be able to effectively motivate and supervise others.
• Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action when required within the scope of professional nursing practice
• Must be able to utilize good judgment in evaluating alternatives in difficult situations.
• Must be able to work with the realization that errors in receiving and transcribing order, giving medications, treatments, or performing other procedures or performing supervisory duties could have detrimental effects to the patients.
• Must have good verbal communications skills
• Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members personnel
• Discretion is required in handling confidential information
• Must be able to work irregular schedules, weekends and holiday due to staffing and census fluctuations
• Must be able to assume the role of a Charge Nurse as needed/requested

Education

• Current unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina
• Successful completion of nursing service orientation program
• Attends IV Therapy training and/or demonstrates competency in intravenous therapy within one year
• Attends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklists
• Maintains competency and/or certification specific to departmental requirements
• Must have current BCLS certifications, ACLS recommended
• Advanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) encouraged

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

117289