Tele, Full Time, Day

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. The RN demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, patient and organizational priorities, and applicable regulatory requirements. The RN practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and follows organizational policies and procedures, including those concerning licensure, training, confidentiality, infection control, medication administration, and attendance. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and coordinates care, delegates appropriate tasks, and evaluates patient outcomes. The position includes patient education, discharge planning, quality monitoring, documentation, and advocacy. Acute inpatient scheduling may include weekends, holidays, and on-call work.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted in-lieu qualification: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; internal candidates within the same service line may substitute one year of licensed practical nurse 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.

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 responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and document and validate priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members; update plans as patient conditions change.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be attained 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 levels of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and assigned patients, coordinate work according to patient and unit priorities, and use internal and external resources and appropriate technology.
Maintain patient safety and incorporate cost-containment principles into nursing care.
Use performance indicators to monitor care quality and effectiveness and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate care plans based on patient responses, document progress, revise plans as needed, report condition changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and use computer resources and Micromedex.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication 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.