Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, ICU Intermediate, FT, Varied Shifts

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

12d•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 the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, and identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, required 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. This non-management position reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based in the ICU Intermediate department at Baptist Hospital, with a variable work shift.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the 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 licensed practical nurse experience may also be accepted.
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.

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 and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; establish measurable goals and outcomes, respect cultural and spiritual beliefs, and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care under established nursing plans and within RN scope of practice and applicable organizational, departmental, and unit policies.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety; coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities, incorporate cost containment, and use appropriate technology.
Collect and monitor performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement audits, evaluate care-plan effectiveness, document progress, and revise plans as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and discuss outcomes through shift reports and collaboration with the healthcare team.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate performance-improvement recommendations into care plans as appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, complete mandatory education, and reflect on opportunities for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication provide 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.