Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Short Stay Surgical, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•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 through evidence-based practices and research across the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Integrates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Follows organizational compliance requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, 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 Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require 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 direct care, delegates tasks appropriately, monitors care quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, and supports patient and family education. The RN also coordinates care and discharge planning, documents and communicates pertinent information, participates in performance improvement activities, and maintains professional competency and licensure.

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 substitute: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of LPN experience.
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 applicable age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and response to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update care plans as patient conditions change, communicate updates to the team, and establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families.
Respect patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct care consistent with established nursing plans and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and assigned patients, coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, and use available resources and technology appropriately.
Maintain patient safety and a safe environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and care standards.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate improvement recommendations into care as appropriate.
Evaluate patient responses and care-plan effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education using understandable language, examples, computer resources, and Micromedex.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, laws, policies, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and required education.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication provide pertinent information to meet patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.