Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
Assesses needs of patients as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care.
Supports and validates hourly rounds.
Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, Foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned.
Competently manages employee related complaints, issues and concerns to optimize the work environment.
Supervise, utilize, and ensure use of appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
Ensures compliance with established unit standards, policies, standards of care, and coordinating patient care activities for the assigned shift.
Performs Patient Care Management duties in maintaining an organized workflow and open communication including: development and evaluation, Performance Improvement, staffing patterns during assigned shift.
Participates in managing fiscal responsibility of the unit. 80 hours bi-weekly. To work nights, but need to be available to work day/night if needed.
Qualifications /Training:
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
• Must possess a valid SC license- RN, BLS
• Must possess, or obtain within one year of hire, Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population.