Registered Nurse (RN)- Outpatient, Centennial Surgery Center- Pre-Op, PT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an outpatient setting. The RN demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process and incorporates safety, cost containment, and quality improvement principles into care. The role follows organizational policies and compliance requirements, regulatory agency requirements, and the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. Outpatient work generally does not require a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, or on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, delivers and coordinates care, evaluates outcomes, and provides patient and family education. The RN also supports patient safety, monitors care quality, participates in performance improvement activities, and maintains professional competency. 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; 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 a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
Basic computer skills.
Mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vital-sign equipment, suction, and defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using applicable area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete appropriate 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, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as patient conditions change and communicate updates.
Set realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be met before discharge.
Respect patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care; plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals.
Provide direct care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately, provide assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, maintain appropriate patient surveillance, and coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities and available resources.
Incorporate cost-containment principles into nursing care and maintain a safe care environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use appropriate technology and performance indicators; complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate care plans and progress toward outcomes, revise diagnoses and plans based on evaluation, report changes in patient status, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and incorporate applicable performance-improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, and communicate 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 and reflect on areas for improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.