Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Rehabilitation, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

2d•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 through evidence-based practices and research across the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, while addressing patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational policies and compliance requirements, maintains professional licensure and competency, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This position is bonus eligible. The role is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse in lieu of the degree.
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 LPN experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure 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 area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and document and validate priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop and update individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; establish measurable goals and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient safety; coordinate care and resources, incorporate cost-containment principles, and use appropriate technology.
Use performance indicators and complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and care needs with peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
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.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
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.