Registered Nurse (RN), Acute Care, Med/Surg Telemetry, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, SC

4d•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 using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. This is a night-shift, full-time position in acute care, Med/Surg Telemetry, at Hillcrest Hospital on the Hillcrest/Simpsonville Medical Campus. Acute inpatient work usually requires a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the associate 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; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure to practice as an RN in the state where working.
Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including TJC, DHEC, and CMS.
Ability to provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using applicable area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and response to interventions; identify and document nursing priorities.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, including measurable goals, discharge planning, referrals, and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, use available resources and technology, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use performance indicators to monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and plan-of-care effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and communicate outcomes to the healthcare team.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate recommendations into the plan of care.
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 own practice against professional standards, laws, policies, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and required education, and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain pertinent written documentation and oral communication, and advocate for patients while coordinating collaboratively with providers and the healthcare team.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.