Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Level I Emergency Trauma Center, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

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. Uses evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, and follows organizational policies, compliance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The position is in the Emergency Department at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, a regional academic medical center and Magnet-designated hospital. The Emergency Trauma Center has 76 beds, including a 12-bed behavioral unit, and treats a wide range of patients. It is the Midlands’ only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, delegates appropriate tasks, monitors patient safety and quality, evaluates outcomes, and supports patient and family education. The nurse coordinates care and discharge planning, documents and communicates relevant information, and maintains professional competency and licensure. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, unless an accepted in-lieu qualification applies.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or RN licensure in the state where the team member works.
Provide care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency may be accepted in lieu of one year of RN experience.
For internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience may be accepted in lieu of one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete age- and area-specific nursing assessments; recognize changes in patient status and response to interventions, identify care priorities, and document findings.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update and communicate plans as patient conditions change.
Establish realistic, measurable outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be achieved before discharge.
Respect patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including transitions between care levels and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct care consistent with the 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 care quality and conduct appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources and appropriate technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Maintain patient safety through a safe environment and adherence to safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness of care and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and plan-of-care effectiveness, document progress, revise the plan as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, encourage participation, and use computer resources and Micromedex.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice and maintain competency through education and professional activities; maintain licensure and complete mandatory education on time.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication convey pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.