Couplet Care RN- Full Time- Nights

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today! 

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center 
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC 
Department: Obstetrics
Position Type: Full Time- Nights 
Work Schedule: Three 12-hour Shifts 

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Department Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides safe, effective, and professional nursing care—both direct and indirect—for assigned patients. This role includes:

    • Full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for a diverse patient population (from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise specified)

    • Collaborating with the healthcare team to support unit and hospital goals

    • Delivering care that adheres to practice standards and clinical guidelines

    • Flexibility to float to other comparable nursing units, as requested

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, the RN must be able to meet each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

    • Knowledge of general nursing theories and practices

    • Previous hospital experience preferred

    • Demonstrates the ability to motivate and supervise others

    • Utilizes initiative and independent judgment within the scope of professional nursing

    • Skilled at evaluating alternatives in difficult situations and making sound decisions

    • Understands the importance of accuracy in orders, medications, and procedures, and the potential impact of errors

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Exercises tact and diplomacy when interacting with physicians, patients, and families

    • Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information

    • Willing and able to work irregular shifts, including weekends and holidays

    • Able to step into the Charge Nurse role when needed

Education & Certifications
    • Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of South Carolina

    • One year of Women’s Surgical Services experience preferred

    • BSN preferred

    • Completion of nursing service orientation program

    • Completion of IV Therapy training or demonstrated IV competency within one year

    • Participation in annual Skills Fair and hospital competency training

    • Maintains current department-specific competencies and/or certifications

    • BCLS certification required at hire

    • NRP certification required or obtained during orientation

    • STABLE certification preferred

    • Advanced certification in specialty area and/or active membership in professional organizations encouraged