Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Trauma ICU, FT, Night

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 using evidence-based practices and research throughout assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into nursing care, and aligns care with patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and 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 RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients and families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, delivers and coordinates care, delegates tasks, monitors safety and quality, evaluates outcomes, and provides education. The role includes patient advocacy, discharge planning, documentation, professional development, and participation in performance improvement activities. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure is accepted 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; alternatively, one year of LPN experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
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 collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and document individualized plans of care.
Update care plans as patient conditions change and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be achieved before discharge.
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 care levels.
Provide direct care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Continuously monitor quality of care and provide appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources and technology appropriately, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Promote patient safety by maintaining a safe environment and following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care and complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring or audits.
Evaluate patient responses and the effectiveness of the plan of care, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate applicable recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs; implement and evaluate teaching plans, encourage participation, and use familiar language and examples. Use computer resources and Micromedex as applicable.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, state statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and mandatory education requirements.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.