Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Short Stay Surgical, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•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 aligns nursing care with patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Understands regulatory agency requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require scheduling for weekends, holidays, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, delegates tasks appropriately, monitors quality and safety, evaluates outcomes, and revises care plans as needed. The RN also supports patient and family education, discharge planning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted equivalent: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; one year of LPN experience for internal candidates within the same service line; or, in lieu of an associate degree, a nursing diploma with RN licensure.
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; 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 individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as patient conditions change.
Set realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be met before discharge.
Respect patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and belief systems in care planning.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including transitions between levels of care and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members, provide assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Continuously monitor care quality and patient surveillance; coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities and available resources.
Incorporate cost containment principles and appropriate technology into daily nursing practice.
Maintain a safe environment and follow safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness, and complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions, document progress toward expected outcomes, and revise plans of care as needed.
Report patient condition changes, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and discuss outcomes during shift-to-shift reports and with the healthcare team.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, and encourage participation.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, regulations, and current knowledge; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Maintain professional licensure and complete required mandatory education on time; reflect on strengths and areas for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication provide 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.