Neuro Med Surg Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Neuro Med Surg Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

The nurse assesses patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identifies and reports changes in condition, performs ordered procedures and monitoring, documents care, administers prescribed medications, and monitors therapeutic responses. The nurse responds promptly to patient requests, anticipates needs, and educates patients and their families or caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice or holding an active compact license, in accordance with applicable 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 one year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in their status.
• 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 resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex 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.
• Paid time off and paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• 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