Job Location : Mount Pleasant,SC, USA
Description
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATESDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Trident Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Post-Surgical RN to join our healthcare family.
BenefitsTrident Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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At Trident Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN opportunity.
Job Summary and QualificationsIn collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team, the Post-Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the nursing department. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and departmental outcomes.
This is a full-time, day shift position on our 36-bed Surgical Oncology/Neuro unit providing specialized care for our post-surgical Neurology and Oncology patients.
What you will do in this role:
You will maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients
You will manage efficient flow of patient care including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care and comfort, and arranging for admissions, testing and discharges
You will maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination results
You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders
You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans
You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)
What qualifications you may need:
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals — Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center — and three freestanding emergency departments — Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.
The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.