Kindred Healthcare·Hartsville, South Carolina
Plans and administers professional nursing care to surgical patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing surgical sites, and educating patients on post-discharge care.
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 Plans and administers professional nursing care to patients in the recovery room/post-anesthesia care unit.
Essential Functions Cares for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
Monitors vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level.
Comforts patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients.
Checks surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
Monitors, documents, and communicates care given, patient's status and reactions to interventions.
Educates patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
Performs work under minimal supervision.
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Attentiveness.
Interpersonal skills.
Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Licenses/Certifications Current state licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification as required by facility of practice.
Experience Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
Requires a nursing degree (BSN, ADN, or Diploma) and current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Candidates must have at least one year of nursing experience and BCLS certification, with ACLS as required.
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.