Thank you for considering a career! HOURS: 40 hrs./week, Monday - Friday. Schedules can run 7:00am - 7:00pm, but they do shift schedules so it's an 8 hr. day for nurse. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position To provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. To apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.