Registered Nurse (RN)-Ambulatory, Psychiatry, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory, medical office, or urgent care setting. Care is delivered in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health policies, procedures, and philosophy. The position provides direct, individualized patient care, coordinates and documents care, supports patient and family education, and contributes to a compassionate and safe care environment. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of an ADN, with the required RN license.
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.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, and the applicable scope of practice.
Deliver care according to an individualized plan that addresses patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
Assess patient needs and develop individualized plans of care using current ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Coordinate and document patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families on recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education throughout care to support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Model professional practice and participate in educating and mentoring care-team members.
Attend department and organization meetings and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Follow organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.