Registered Nurse - General Med/Surg

Registered NurseEast Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to our hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!Facility: East Cooper Medical CenterLocation: Mount Pleasant, SCDepartment: Medical FloorPosition Type: Full Time- 36 hoursWork Schedule: 3-12s NightsWhy work here?Competitive RN Salary + Bonuses – Earn a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000! $10,000 for New Grads!Work-Life Balance – with flexible schedulingSupportive & Inclusive Culture – Work in an environment that values diversity, teamwork, and professional development.Top-Rated Employer & Workplace - Check out our list of awards that make Novant Health a culture of caringInnovative & Patient-Focused Care - Novant Health is a nationally recognized healthcare system known for cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, and exceptional patient outcomes.Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Department Director and/or Charge Nurse, provides direct and/or indirect, safe and effective professional nursing care.Assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health care needs of all patients assigned.Provides nursing care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated.Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.Provides quality nursing care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.Must be willing/able to float to other comparable nursing units, as requested/needed.QualificationsKnowledge of general nursing theories and practicePrevious hospital experience preferredMust have management and teaching abilityMust be able to effectively motivate and supervise others.Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action when required within the scope of professional nursing practiceMust be able to utilize good judgment in evaluating alternatives in difficult situations.Must be able to work with the realization that errors in receiving and transcribing order, giving medications, treatments, or performing other procedures or performing supervisory duties could have detrimental effects to the patients.Must have good verbal communications skillsMust have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members personnelDiscretion is required in handling confidential informationMust be able to work irregular schedules, weekends and holiday due to staffing and census fluctuationsMust be able to assume the role of a Charge Nurse as needed/requestedEducationCurrent unrestricted RN license in the State of South CarolinaSuccessful completion of nursing service orientation programAttends IV Therapy training and/or demonstrates competency in intravenous therapy within one yearAttends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklistsMaintains competency and/or certification specific to departmental requirementsMust have current BCLS certifications, ACLS recommendedAdvanced certification in specialty field and/or participation in professional organization(s) encouragedAt Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.Job Opening ID 117289