Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, ICU, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, 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. The nurse demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement; identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities; and complies with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Care is provided within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. 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 registered nurse experience. Acceptable 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 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, complete age- and area-specific nursing assessments and forms, and recognize changes in patient status or response to interventions.
Identify and document nursing priorities, validating them with healthcare team members.
Develop, update, and communicate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Set realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families, and plan for discharge, continuity of care, transitions, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established plan and within the RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks, provide assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, conduct appropriate patient surveillance, and maintain a safe care environment.
Coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources, incorporate cost-containment principles, and use appropriate technology.
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 to appropriate team members, and discuss outcomes through shift reports and team communication.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities 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 against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and required education; and reflect on areas for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication convey pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.