Registered Nurse (RN)-Outpatient, Operating Room- Centennial, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an outpatient setting. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Applies safety protocols, cost-containment principles, and quality-improvement practices, and incorporates patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Adheres to organizational compliance requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, including JCAHO and DHEC, and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The position is in the Operating Room at Centennial Way Practices, an outpatient setting. Schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call work. The role is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure is accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse. In lieu of this experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency is accepted.
For internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience is accepted in lieu of one year of registered nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
Basic computer skills.
Mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete required forms and identify changes in patient status or response to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; update and communicate plans as patient needs change.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families, respect cultural, spiritual, and belief systems, and plan for discharge and continuity of care, including referrals as appropriate.
Provide direct care consistent with established plans and organizational, departmental, and unit policies and procedures, within the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members, provide written assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, coordinate care based on patient and unit priorities, use available resources and appropriate technology, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care and complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate the nursing plan of care and progress toward expected outcomes; revise diagnoses, outcomes, and plans as needed, report changes in patient status, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes through reports and collaboration with peers and other healthcare team members; identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate recommendations into care as appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, state statutes, organizational policies and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities and reflect on opportunities for improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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