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 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 Value.

Assesses needs of the patients as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical, examination,

          and analysis of data

Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standard of practice, incorporating the

           physician’s prescribed medical plans of care.

Conducts hourly rounds utilizing the 4 P’s. Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for patients, families, and visitors. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff. Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, chest tubes, foley and suprapubic catheters, pressure ulcers, restraints

          and patients with high risk for falls

Contributes to the overall performance of the department through precepting and mentoring 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. Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV’s, saline,

          medications in pre-packaged kits).

 

Qualifications /Training:

Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience

 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

An active Registered Nursing License verified by LLR

BLS required for all nurses, Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to population if serving in a charge nurse role