Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Cardiac Telemetry, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Laurens, 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 by using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Consults with a clinical advisor and/or peers as appropriate. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including requirements for licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, patient confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including JCAHO, DHEC, and CMS, and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This position is bonus eligible. The RN assesses patients, identifies and monitors changes in condition, develops and updates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and provides direct care consistent with the plan and RN scope of practice. The RN coordinates and delegates care as appropriate, monitors care quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, documents progress, teaches patients and families, and advocates for and coordinates patient care. The position requires ongoing professional development, maintenance of licensure and competency, and participation in quality improvement activities. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

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; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
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; 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 individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; update and communicate plans as patient conditions change.
Identify measurable goals and outcomes, validate them with patients and/or families, and plan for discharge, continuity of care, transitions, and referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient surveillance; coordinate care and tasks according to patient and unit priorities and use internal and external resources appropriately.
Incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into nursing practice.
Maintain patient safety and a safe environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, evaluate care outcomes, document progress, and revise plans as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems, and discuss outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate 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 against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Maintain professional licensure and complete mandatory education on time; reflect on strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication convey pertinent information needed to meet patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.