Staff Nurse - Emergency Services 1p-1a

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina is seeking a registered nurse to assess patient needs, perform nursing interventions, and ensure care aligns with the Plan of Care and physician orders.

The role requires SC license or compact RN licensure and active Basic Life Support certification, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional growth through education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing degree or equivalent.
• Valid South Carolina RN license or compact license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and diagnostic analysis.
• Provide nursing interventions aligned with the Plan of Care and physicians' orders.
• Conduct Hourly Rounds and promote a caring, respectful environment for patients, families, and visitors.
• Engage in hospital-system initiatives and evidence-based practices; pursue professional growth through education offerings.

Education

Registered Nursing degree

RN license (SC or compact)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assesses needs of patients as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data. Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care. Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors. Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices. Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.

Essential Functions

Assesses needs of patients as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data. Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care. Using service excellence standards, conducts Hourly Rounds. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors. Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices. Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or compact (multi-state) RN license.
• This position requires an active Basic Life Support certification, as well as additional certifications per unit requirements.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.