Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Level I Emergency Trauma Center, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

3d•Onsite

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 by applying evidence-based practices and research throughout assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Integrates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into nursing care. Follows 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 staff to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. This role is in the Emergency Department at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, a regional academic medical center. The hospital’s Trauma Center is the Midlands’ only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The unit has 76 beds, including a 12-bed behavioral unit, and treats a wide range of patients requiring specialized interventions. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, monitors outcomes and safety, and supports patient and family education. The nurse documents care, communicates changes and outcomes to the healthcare team, participates in performance improvement, and maintains professional competency and licensure. The position is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse in lieu of the degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted equivalent: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse experience may also substitute.
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; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and validate and document priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Identify measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, respect cultural, spiritual, and belief systems, and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and applicable organizational, departmental, and unit policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, coordinate care and resources, and incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into practice.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate appropriate improvement recommendations into care plans.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, revise care plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education; and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, keep licensure current, and complete mandatory education.
Maintain pertinent written documentation and oral communication, and advocate for patients while coordinating collaboratively with providers and the healthcare team.
Comply with organizational values, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.