Registered Nurse (RN) -Acute Care, Family Beginnings, PRN, Nights

Prisma Health • SC

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About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.
• Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency from another organization.
• 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
• Nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse in lieu of Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools.
• Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient.
• Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team.
• Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
• Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
• Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team.
• Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment.
• Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines.
• Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees