Staff Nurse (FT) M-TH Rotating Progressive Transitional Care Unit (PTCU)

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

Job summary

McLeod Health in Little River, SC is seeking a registered nurse to assess patients, implement care plans, and perform nursing interventions in alignment with physician orders and evidence-based practices. The role emphasizes hourly rounding, compassionate patient and family care, and participation in hospital-system initiatives.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited RN program, a valid SC or compact RN license, and active Basic Life Support certification with unit-specific

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of patients based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and diagnostic data.
• Provide nursing interventions in alignment with Plan of Care and standards of practice.
• Conduct Hourly Rounds using service excellence standards.
• Foster a compassionate environment for patients, families, and visitors; contribute to department growth and performance through evidence-based practices.

Skills

Patient care

RN license

BLS certification

Education

RN degree

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

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.