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.  

Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document.  Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.  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. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.  Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices.  Float to other departments as needed.   Performs all other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications/Training:

Graduate from an approved nursing program.

 

Education:

Active Nursing license in South Carolina Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to patient population served