RN Pediatrics

Job Description

As a Pediatric RN at HCA Summerville Hospital, 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.

Under the direction of the Nursing Director or Supervisor, the Pediatric/PICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN is responsible for directing all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice and federal, state, and local regulations and incorporating knowledge of patient’s age specific development and cultural values into the plan of care. The RN contributes to quality nursing care through process improvement techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration that demonstrates positive outcomes in the delivery of patient care. 

This is a full-time, night shift (7p-7a) position on our state-of-the-art 6-bed Pediatric/PICU unit. We are a swing bed unit and take care of general pediatric patients as well as PICU level of care patients. Our most common PICU patients are usually respiratory driven (asthma exacerbation, pneumonia) and volume comes largely from the Pediatric ER as well as our general pediatric surgeon and pediatric GI. 

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• BCLS and Neonatal Resuscitation must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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• PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
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• (RN) Registered Nurse - clear and active SC or compact state nursing license
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• ASN/BSN
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• Prior Pediatric nursing experience is required 
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HCA 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:

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• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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• 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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• Additional 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
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Note: 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-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is a 174-bed, acute-care hospital serving families in the Dorchester, Berkeley and surrounding communities for the past 30 years. The hospital is recognized for its 24-hour emergency room (ER), dedicated ER for children, wide range of surgical procedures and comprehensive medical services.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Pediatric ICU 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.