Staff Nurse - Observation

McLeod Health; Little River (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Alabama seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess patient needs and deliver nursing interventions aligned with the Plan of Care. The role emphasizes compassionate care, hourly rounds, and adherence to hospital standards.

The position requires an accredited RN program graduate, an active SC or compact RN license, and BLS certification with unit-specific credentials as needed. This full-time role supports hospital-system initiatives and ongoing professional development.

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 unit-specific certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical examination and diagnostic data.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions aligned with the Plan of Care and physician orders.
• Conduct Hourly Rounds following service excellence standards.
• Foster an environment of caring, compassion, and respect for patients, families and visitors.
• Contribute to department growth through hospital-system initiatives and evidence-based practices.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - SC or compact

Graduate from accredited registered nursing program

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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.

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.