Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Emergency Department, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Maryville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient- and family-centered care. Uses evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process and incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities; complies with organizational policies and procedures; understands regulatory requirements; and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Acute inpatient work may require weekend, holiday, and on-call scheduling. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and delegates care, monitors patient safety and quality, evaluates outcomes, and supports discharge planning and continuity of care. The RN also identifies and addresses learning needs, communicates with the healthcare team, maintains professional competency and licensure, and serves as a patient advocate and care coordinator.

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; qualifying nurse residency completion or one year of LPN experience for internal candidates within the same service line may be accepted in lieu of this experience requirement.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member is working.

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 on the patient plan of care; document appropriately.
Develop individualized plans of care with the patient or family, provider, and interdisciplinary healthcare team, and update plans as patient conditions change.
Identify measurable goals and outcomes with patients and families, and plan for discharge, continuity of care, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable organizational, departmental, and unit policies.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, maintain appropriate surveillance, and use resources and technology appropriately while incorporating cost containment principles.
Collect and monitor performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement audits, and incorporate relevant improvement recommendations into care.
Evaluate patient responses and the effectiveness of care plans, document progress, revise plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate teaching, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete required education.
Communicate and document pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.