Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Radiology Nursing Services, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

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 the nursing process. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including requirements related to licensure, training, employee health screenings, attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require scheduled weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and coordinates care, evaluates outcomes, supports patient and family education, and advocates for patients. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Radiology Nursing Services and has a variable shift. The position 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. Accepted alternatives include successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency, or one year of LPN experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
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.

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 the healthcare team.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as patient conditions change.
Set measurable goals and outcomes with patients and families and plan for discharge, continuity of care, transitions, and referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and organizational policies.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient safety, maintain appropriate patient surveillance, and coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities.
Apply cost-containment principles and use appropriate technology in daily practice.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate improvement recommendations into care plans as appropriate.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and care needs to peers and other healthcare team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Use computer resources and Micromedex.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, keep licensure current, and complete mandatory education.
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.