Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Surgical Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the standards of practice for the applicable state and specialty. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

The role includes assessing patients, carrying out ordered procedures and treatments, administering medications, documenting care, responding to patient needs, and educating patients and their support networks about conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care. The position offers opportunities to contribute to nursing decisions through collaborative relationships, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice or hold an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in condition.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and work to resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree