RN Observation Unit

HCA Healthcare•Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration 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 at admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in condition, performing ordered procedures and monitoring, documenting care, administering medications and evaluating responses, addressing patient needs, and educating patients and their support networks about conditions, treatment, medications, side effects, and follow-up care.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support (RN).
Registered Nurse qualification.
Associate degree or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Assess patients upon 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.
Document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient's medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action if an unintended response occurs.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and 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 comprehensive care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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.
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.