Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Tier 2 Night - Vascular and Stroke Care

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Job Requirements Unit Summary Welcome to 5 Main, a 32-bed acute care unit for med/surg/tele patients. Our patient-focused approach and monitored beds create a nurturing environment for extensive learning and skill development. On 5 Main, teamwork is at the heart of our success. At the helm of 5 Main, you'll find our Nurse Manager, a seasoned nurse with over 20 years of experience, all of it on this very unit. With a diverse background in various leadership roles, she's not just a fantastic leader but also an exceptional teacher with a wealth of clinical knowledge. Our Assistant Nurse Manager, with a decade of experience on 5 Main, is equally dedicated and supportive. Their active presence on the unit fosters strong teamwork, and they delight in organizing teambuilding activities and contests, both within and outside of work. Our long-tenured team embodies hard work, support, compassion, and excellence in clinical skills. We cherish the opportunity to partner with patients and their families, making a positive impact on their care journey. If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to apply now! Position Summary The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides inpatient nursing care to patients in compliance with the SC Nurse Practice Act and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices and research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The RN demonstrates thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, hospital systems, and serves as a resource for support associates. The RN will collaborate with leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's culture, Mission, Vision, and Values. Associates are encouraged to engage and support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's involvement in the communities we serve. The Tier 2 PRN RN commits to 3 weekend or night shifts every 6 weeks and a minimum of 32 hours per pay period.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved / accredited School of Nursing
Novice to expert nurse
Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State
BLS - may secure certification post-hire.
The Tier 2 PRN RN commits to 3 weekend or night shifts every 6 weeks and a minimum of 32 hours per pay period.

Nice To Haves

One Year of Recent RN experience within the past 5 years

Responsibilities

Basic computer skills
Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health record.
Documents all aspects of patient care by following established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any change in the patient's condition.
Adheres to system required standards of behavior.
Adheres to proper chain of command.
Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates.
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alert, Medical Alert, Medical Emergency Systems
Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family.
Provides a safe patient care environment.
Collaborates with patient, families, and other members of the health care team to determine patient priorities, treatments.
Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities.
Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcome.
Seeks necessary assistance in completing nursing interventions to assure positive patient outcomes.
Responsible for demonstrating competencies for new equipment, procedures, and annual competency validation.
Provides clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff.
Successfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programs and annual competencies.
Formulates a plan for personal professional growth.
Recommends the need to develop or revise policies and procedures.
Serves on unit-based committees and as assigned.
Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients.
Critically assesses assigned patients' medical history, admitting diagnosis and physician's orders, obtains nursing history, performs physical assessment, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews patient and family to determine patient needs.
Ability to properly assess and prioritize multiple patients according to the severity of illness, injury, and/or needs.
Able to assess, critically think, and provide quality patient care inherent to the fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Professionally interact and communicate with patients from all age groups, diverse backgrounds, and varying educational levels. Also, must be able to communicate and treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Utilizes Nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until provider responds.
Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care
Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals.
Support patient experience initiatives
Participates in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles.
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with clinical expectations regarding regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
Demonstrates appropriate standards of care, clinical pathways, and milestones to drive the plan of care.
Complies with current policies and procedures.
Other Duties as assigned.