Registered Nurse (RN) - Mary Black ICU

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Acute Care Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care in the Mary Black Intensive Care Unit in compliance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and organizational protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The 18-bed ICU uses Omnicell, Epic, and Mindray vital-sign equipment. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity. The unit cares for medical and surgical ICU patients and cases including single-system organ failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, CHS, and COPD. The RN demonstrates clinical competency through evidence-based practice and research across assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role requires knowledge of therapeutic patient care, advocacy, clinical pathways and care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems. The RN also serves as a resource for support associates and collaborates with leadership in developing and implementing Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s culture, mission, vision, and values. Associates are encouraged to engage with and support the healthcare system’s involvement in the communities it serves.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in South Carolina or a Compact State.
BLS certification; may be obtained after hire.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to demonstrate competency with an electronic health record.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple patients according to severity of illness, injury, and needs.
Ability to assess, think critically, and provide quality care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with patients of all age groups, backgrounds, and educational levels, including patients who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative.
Knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent RN experience within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient nursing care in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Use evidence-based practice and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes.
Document patient care and changes in patient condition according to established charting procedures; demonstrate competency with the electronic health record.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care based on the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of patients and families.
Assess patients’ medical histories, diagnoses, orders, nursing histories, physical condition, and diagnostic data; interview patients and families to determine care needs.
Prioritize nursing interventions and assess multiple patients according to illness severity, injury, and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare team members to determine priorities and treatments, support continuity of care, and improve outcomes.
Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities; participate in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles.
Provide a safe patient-care environment and seek assistance when needed to support positive outcomes.
Use nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until a provider responds; understand and respond to facility, medical, and medical-emergency alert systems.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates, including patients who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative.
Provide clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff and serve as a resource for support associates.
Demonstrate competency with new equipment and procedures and complete annual competency validation, hospital and unit orientation, and continuing education requirements.
Comply with clinical expectations and regulatory requirements, including those of DNV, DHEC, and CMS, as well as system standards of behavior and the proper chain of command.
Apply appropriate standards of care, clinical pathways, and milestones to guide the plan of care.
Formulate a plan for personal professional growth and recommend development or revision of policies and procedures as needed.
Serve on unit-based committees and other committees as assigned; remain committed to unit, department, and division goals and support patient-experience initiatives.
Collaborate with leadership in developing and implementing the healthcare system’s culture, mission, vision, and values; engage with and support community involvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.