Registered Nurse (RN)-Ambulatory, Child Abuse Pediatrics, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory, medical office, or urgent care setting, following applicable nursing laws and regulations, professional standards, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health policies and procedures. Provides individualized, evidence-based patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and patient safety. Coordinates care with the healthcare team, supports patients and families in making informed health-related decisions, and contributes to a compassionate and therapeutic care environment. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of an ADN.
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 is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, and scope of practice.
Develop and provide individualized patient care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Assess patient needs and apply ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice when planning care.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
Coordinate and document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety.
Delegate tasks to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant patient conditions and concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring care team members.
Attend department and organization meetings and complete required compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, 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, and perform other duties as assigned.