Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Cardiac Telemetry, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency through evidence-based practice across assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Applies safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement principles throughout the nursing process, and aligns care with patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, required training, employee health screenings, attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The role includes assessing patients, identifying and documenting care priorities, and developing and revising individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides direct care, coordinates and delegates tasks appropriately, monitors care quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, supports patient and family education, and communicates pertinent information across the healthcare team. The nurse also maintains professional competency and licensure and participates in performance improvement activities.

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 in-lieu qualification: 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.
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 appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions.
Identify and document nursing priorities, validating them with healthcare team members.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as patient conditions change.
Establish realistic, measurable outcomes with patients and families, and plan for discharge and continuity of care, including referrals as appropriate.
Provide direct patient 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 work is completed.
Monitor care quality and assigned patients, coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, and use internal and external resources and technology appropriately.
Maintain patient safety by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate improvement recommendations into care as appropriate.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and communicate outcomes during shift reports and with the healthcare team.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
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.