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Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) – PV 5 Adult Critical Care (Nights)
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Employer: Spartanburg Medical Center
Shift: Nights (weekends as needed) — 7p to 7a
Position Summary
The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides inpatient nursing care to critically ill adult patients in compliance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and the organization’s protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence‑based practices in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The RN demonstrates thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, and team dynamics. The RN collaborates with leadership to support the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s culture, mission, vision, and values and encourages community engagement.
Unit Details
Unit: PV 5 Adult Critical Care (Trauma/Surgical/Neuro ICU)
Patient / Nurse Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity
Bed Capacity: 22
Case Types: TBI, spinal cord injury, complex surgical patients, multi‑trauma, sepsis, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing
Experience: Novice to expert RN (3+ years ICU experience required)
License/Registration/Certifications: Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State; BLS (may be obtained post‑hire)
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education: None specified
Preferred Experience: One year of recent RN experience within the past five years
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications: None specified
Core Job Responsibilities
Basic computer skills and competency in electronic health records
Document all aspects of patient care following established charting procedures
Adhere to system‑required standards of behavior and proper chain of command
Meet continuing education requirements and comply with regulatory agencies (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
Effectively communicate with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates
Respond to facility alerts, medical alerts, and medical emergency systems
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family
Provide a safe patient care environment
Collaborate with patients, families, and other health‑care team members to determine patient priorities and treatments
Coordinate and direct patient teaching activities
Initiate and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes
Seek necessary assistance to ensure positive patient outcomes
Demonstrate competencies for new equipment, procedures, and annual competency validation
Provide clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff
Successfully complete hospital and unit‑based orientation programs and annual competencies
Formulate a plan for personal professional growth
Recommend development or revision of policies and procedures
Serve on unit‑based committees and as assigned
Prioritize nursing interventions for assigned patients
Critically assess patient history, admitting diagnosis, physician orders, nursing history, physical assessment, and diagnostic data
Adjust care based on severity of illness, injury, and needs
Deliver quality patient care in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Communicate professionally with patients from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels
Utilize nursing standards and protocols to manage emergent situations until provider response
Demonstrate knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
Ensure continuity of care through effective decision making
Remain committed to unit, department, and division goals
Support patient experience initiatives
Participate in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles
Comply with current policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
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Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29302, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.