Kindred Healthcare·Hartsville, South Carolina
Provide safe and compassionate nursing care through assessment, planning, and intervention in an acute care medical-surgical setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to professional nursing standards.
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 (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting.
The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education
Education Associate degree in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred License/Certification Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred Experience Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Requires an Associate degree in Nursing and a current state RN license, with a BSN preferred. Must hold BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications, with a preference for 6 months of Med/Surg experience.
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.