Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Neonatal Intermediate, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. The RN demonstrates clinical competency and uses evidence-based practices throughout assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Care incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, patient and organizational priorities, applicable policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The role involves assessing patients, developing and updating individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivering and coordinating care, evaluating outcomes, supporting patient and family education, and documenting and communicating pertinent information. The RN advocates for patients, contributes to quality improvement activities, maintains professional competency and licensure, and completes required education. The position is in the Neonatal Intermediate department at Patewood Hospital. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted alternative: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; or, for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by an NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data, complete nursing assessments using appropriate area- and age-specific standards and tools, and recognize changes in patient status or response to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and collaborate with healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care with the patient and/or family, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Update and communicate plans of care as patient conditions change, and establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and families.
Plan for discharge, continuity of care, and transitions between levels of care, including appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within the RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor and coordinate the quality and safety of care, maintain appropriate patient surveillance, and use available resources and technology.
Apply cost-containment principles and maintain a safe care environment in accordance with safety procedures and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate appropriate quality-improvement recommendations into care.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, document findings, revise plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to the appropriate team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Maintain pertinent written documentation and oral communication to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain professional competency and licensure, complete required education, and pursue professional activities.
Follow organizational compliance requirements and policies, including training, employee health screenings, attendance, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.