Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Surgical Specialty, FT, Day

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 by applying evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, and aligns nursing priorities with patient, unit, and organizational needs. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, required training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Follows regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call scheduling. The role is based on a 30-bed inpatient medical-surgical, non-cardiac telemetry unit specializing in care for patients following vascular and urologic surgical procedures. The unit also provides care for overflow general surgery, trauma, and medical patients. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, evaluates outcomes, and supports discharge planning and patient education. The nurse advocates for patients, communicates relevant care information, maintains competency and licensure, and participates in quality and performance improvement activities. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure is accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted alternative: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates in 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 and complete nursing assessments using appropriate age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in condition and responses to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update and communicate care plans as patient conditions change; establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct 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 provide appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Coordinate care and tasks based on patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources and appropriate technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Maintain patient safety by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor care quality and effectiveness and complete assigned performance improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and plan-of-care effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify quality improvement opportunities and incorporate applicable performance improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and use understandable language, examples, 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, licensure, and required education.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication 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.