Kindred Healthcare·Hartsville, South Carolina
Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement patient care throughout the perioperative process.
Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review.
The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more.
Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.
Job Summary The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting.
Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.
Essential Functions Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies
Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Licenses/Certifications Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy) Experience Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred
Requires a nursing degree and a valid RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. A minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience is preferred, specifically in perioperative or surgical services.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.