About the position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care, Radiology Nursing provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. The RN demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. The RN adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. The position may require staff to be scheduled for weekend, holiday, and on-call work.
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.
- Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
- 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, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- 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
- Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency from another organization.
- One 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 an Associate degree.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus eligible position.
