Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Practice, Rural Health Pediatrics, PRN

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory, medical office, or urgent care setting in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role provides patient-centered care based on individualized plans that address patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. The nurse assesses patient needs, applies current ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice, administers prescribed medications and treatments, coordinates and documents care, delegates tasks appropriately, and communicates patient information to other healthcare team members. The role also supports patient and family education, promotes a compassionate and therapeutic environment, participates in team education and mentoring, and follows safety, infection-control, compliance, and resource-use requirements. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree.
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.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory scope of practice, and applicable Board of Nursing requirements.
Develop and deliver individualized patient care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and competencies to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
Assess patient needs and apply current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice when developing individualized plans of care.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
Coordinate and document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions or concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families on recommended post-visit self-care tasks and support informed health-related decisions through ongoing education.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring care-team members.
Attend department and organization meetings and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.