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

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

4d•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 and uses evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into nursing care, and responds to patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational policies and procedures, maintains required licensure and training, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, including those of TJC, SC DPH, and CMS. This is a non-management nursing role in the Neuro ICU at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The position works the night shift. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
One year of experience as a registered nurse; accepted alternatives include successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency, or— for internal candidates within the same service line—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 age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, validate them with healthcare team members, and document appropriately.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients and families, including discharge planning, continuity of care, transitions, and referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned work is completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, coordinate care and resources, and incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into practice.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, evaluate care-plan effectiveness, document progress, and revise plans as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and discuss patient outcomes through shift reports and team communication.
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and incorporate relevant recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Use computer resources and Micromedex.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.