Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse

As an Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.What you will do in this role:Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.What qualifications you will need: Associate Degree in Nursing or RN DiplomaBachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred< 1 year applicable experienceCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulationBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateBenefitsHCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location."Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BCSenior Vice President and Chief Nurse ExecutiveHCA HealthcareFounded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry. Key Highlights Award-winning Heart CenterHome to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic SurgeryComprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care CenterFeatures the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all agesProvides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverageHealthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes Expanded Emergency Access In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care: Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)James Island Emergency (Charleston)Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon! Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Inpatient Post Surgical Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.