Registered Nurse (RN)-Ambulatory, OBGYN, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, 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 position provides direct nursing care, assesses patient needs, develops individualized plans of care, administers prescribed medications and treatments, coordinates and documents care, delegates tasks appropriately, and supports patient safety and education. The role also contributes to a compassionate care environment, team education and mentoring, compliance, and continuing professional development. No experience is required. An associate degree in nursing is required, with an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree under the stated licensure conditions; a BSN is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift position in OBGYN practice operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree under the stated licensure conditions.
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.
For Ambulatory RNs in Mobile Ambulatory Care: valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory scope of practice, and applicable Board of Nursing requirements.
Provide patient care based on individualized physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge, skills, 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 care, including 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 about recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education into care to support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring other 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, and perform other duties as assigned.