Registered Nurse-Operating Room Part Time

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, is seeking a Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) to provide direct perioperative nursing care in an acute care setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality surgical outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, coordinating with surgical teams, educating patients and families, and supporting patient transfers and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in SC.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required within facility policy timeframe.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience; perioperative/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct nursing care to surgical patients in accordance with standards of care and nursing process.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with the healthcare team and family.
• Coordinates with surgical/interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assists in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed.
• Educates patients and families on procedures, recovery, and post-operative care.
• Advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the perioperative period.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Decision-making

Communication

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.

Essential Functions

• Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family
• Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
• Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed
• Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
• Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred