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 coworkers 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 wound 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.  Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff. Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, wound vacs, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints, and patients at risk for falls.  Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department. Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees. Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices.  Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.  Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Job Type: Full time; 72 hours biweekly; as scheduled.

Qualifications /Training:

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.  Minimum of 1 year of related nursing work experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

Active Registered Nursing License verified by the LLR BLS WCC or other related certification preferred