Staff Nurse (PRN) Progressive Transitional Care Unit (PTCU)

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to assess patients, implement the Plan of Care, and deliver high-quality nursing interventions. The role emphasizes hourly rounds, compassionate care, and adherence to professional standards.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited RN program, hold an SC or compact license, and maintain BLS certification with unit-specific credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical examination, and diagnostic data.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions per Plan of Care and standards of practice.
• Perform Hourly Rounds to demonstrate service excellence.
• Foster caring, compassionate care for patients, families, and visitors.
• Support department growth through hospital-system initiatives and evidence-based practices.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through goals and education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Plan of Care adherence

Evidence Based Practice

Communication with patients

Education

Registered Nurse license (SC or compact)

Graduate from an accredited RN program

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.