Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient, Pediatric Infusion, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an outpatient setting, demonstrating clinical competency through evidence-based practice across assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The nurse incorporates safety, cost containment, and quality improvement principles into care; identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities; and follows organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. The role requires knowledge of regulatory requirements and practice within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The outpatient setting usually does not require a significant amount of scheduled shift, weekend, holiday, or on-call work. This position is in Pediatric Infusion at Greenville Memorial Hospital and works the day shift. It is bonus eligible. The role is non-management and reports 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. In lieu of this experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency is accepted; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute 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 vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillators.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using age- and area-specific standards, policies, tools, and forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and response to interventions; identify nursing priorities, validate them with the healthcare team, and document appropriately.
Develop and update individualized plans of care with patients or families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, including measurable goals, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care needs.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with the established nursing plan, organizational policies, procedures, and RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks, provide assignments as needed, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient surveillance, coordinate care and resources, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Maintain patient safety, use appropriate technology, collect performance-indicator data, and complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate care plans and patient progress, revise diagnoses and plans as needed, report changes in status, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and care updates through reports and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, and communicate teaching needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, laws, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.