Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Trauma ICU, FT, Night

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 practice with patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based in the Trauma ICU at Greenville Memorial Hospital and works the night shift. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse. In lieu of this experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency from another organization is accepted. Internal candidates in 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 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 and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; establish measurable goals and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and within the RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety; coordinate care and resources, incorporate cost containment principles, and use appropriate technology.
Complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement monitoring and use performance indicators to assess quality and effectiveness.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Teach patients and families according to assessed learning needs, evaluate teaching plans, 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 required education.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs; advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and the healthcare team.
Perform other duties as assigned.