Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Facility Resource Pool, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in the Facility Resource Pool, 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: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. The RN must adhere to organizational policies and compliance requirements, maintain licensure and required training, and provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The position requires willingness to float to various nursing units at the assigned Prisma Health facility. The acute inpatient setting may require scheduled weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
Willingness to float to various nursing units at the assigned Prisma Health facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate age- and area-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 the healthcare team.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members; establish measurable goals and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct care consistent with the nursing plan and applicable organizational, departmental, and unit policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned work is completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient surveillance; coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities while incorporating cost-containment principles.
Maintain patient safety through awareness of safety procedures, protocols, and patient-care standards; use appropriate technology in daily practice.
Collect performance-indicator data, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and 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 with peers and other healthcare team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate recommendations into the plan of care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, use appropriate teaching resources, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and mandatory education, and reflect on areas for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication focus on pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Float to various nursing units at the assigned Prisma Health facility; work scheduled weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as required.