Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Intermediate ICU, IICU, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

12d•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 identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, including requirements for licensure renewal, training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The role is in the Intermediate ICU at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. The 21-bed Stepdown Unit has a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and serves trauma, pulmonary, neurology, and internal medicine populations. Patients may include those with injuries, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, and strokes. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The nurse collects and assesses patient data, develops and updates individualized care plans with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, delegates appropriate tasks, monitors care quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, and revises plans as needed. The nurse also educates patients and families, coordinates care and discharge planning, communicates with the healthcare team, and maintains professional competency and licensure.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program; for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of LPN experience may substitute for the RN experience requirement.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.

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; establish and validate nursing priorities with the healthcare team and document appropriately.
Develop, update, and communicate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Identify measurable care goals and outcomes, including discharge goals, and respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks, provide assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor the quality of care and provide appropriate surveillance of assigned patients; coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities.
Incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into daily nursing practice.
Maintain patient safety and a safe environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient-care standards.
Collect and monitor performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement audits, and incorporate appropriate improvement recommendations into care.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions, document progress, revise care plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers during shift-to-shift reports and with other healthcare team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Maintain professional licensure and complete mandatory education on time.
Document and communicate 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.
Work weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts as required by the acute inpatient setting.