Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Complex, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency through evidence-based practices and research across the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, and identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational compliance requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The nurse provides direct care and coordinates care for assigned patients; assesses needs and changes in condition; develops, updates, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; and plans for discharge and continuity of care. The role includes patient and family education, delegation of appropriate tasks, documentation, communication, quality monitoring, performance improvement activities, and maintaining professional competency. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call scheduling.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse. In lieu of this experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency may be accepted; one year of LPN experience may be accepted for internal candidates within the same service line.
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.

Responsibilities

Collect patient assessment data using appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; identify and document nursing priorities.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update plans of care as patient conditions change and communicate changes to the team.
Identify and validate realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families, including outcomes to be reached before discharge.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct care consistent with established nursing plans and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks, provide written assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient surveillance, coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use available resources and technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Maintain a safe patient-care environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and plan effectiveness, document progress, revise care plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers during shift-to-shift reports and with other healthcare team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate performance-improvement recommendations into care plans as appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, use familiar language and examples, and use computer resources and Micromedex.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, laws, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities; maintain licensure and complete mandatory education.
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.