Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Complex, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into nursing practice. Follows organizational policies and procedures, maintains required licensure and training, and complies with regulatory requirements. Provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This is a non-management registered nurse position in the Complex Patient Unit at Laurens County Hospital, Laurens County Medical Campus. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and coordinates direct care, monitors patient response and safety, documents outcomes, and supports education and quality improvement. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse in lieu of the degree.
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; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure 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 and complete nursing assessments using appropriate age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and document and validate priorities with healthcare team members.
Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Establish measurable goals and outcomes, respect patient and family cultural, spiritual, and belief systems, and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and assigned patients, coordinate care and resources, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and maintain a safe patient care environment in accordance with safety procedures and standards.
Collect performance-indicator data, complete assigned audits, evaluate care outcomes, document progress, and revise plans of care as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and discuss outcomes during shift reports and with the healthcare team.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate applicable recommendations into patient care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain professional competency and licensure, and complete required education and professional activities.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.