Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Lab, PT, Days

Prisma Health•Greer, 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 the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Consults with clinical advisors and peers as appropriate. Follows organizational compliance requirements and policies, including those concerning licensure, training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. On-call shifts are required; the posting notes that acute inpatient roles may involve significant shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, delegates tasks appropriately, monitors safety and quality, evaluates outcomes, and revises care plans as needed. The role also includes patient and family education, discharge planning, documentation, communication, professional development, and participation in quality-improvement activities. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

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, or an accepted alternative: 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 LPN experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
Provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
Meet organizational compliance requirements, including licensure renewal and assigned mandatory training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate area- and age-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 healthcare team members.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members; update and communicate plans as patient conditions change.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including discharge goals and continuity-of-care planning.
Provide direct care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately, provide assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient safety, coordinate care and resources, use appropriate technology, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement monitoring and audits; use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise care plans as needed, report condition changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Teach patients and families according to assessed learning needs, evaluate teaching plans, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
Document and communicate pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs; advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and the healthcare team.
Perform other duties as assigned.