Registered Nurse (RN) -Acute Care, Transplant and Intermediate Care Unit, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient- and family-centered care. Uses evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including 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. Follows organizational compliance requirements and policies, maintains licensure and required training, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, including TJC, South Carolina DPH, and CMS. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The 28-bed Transplant Care Unit provides specialized care for kidney and pancreas transplant patients and intermediate-level care for patients with a range of medical conditions. The unit works collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, nurses, case management, therapy, and social work to provide coordinated care. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and delegates appropriate care, monitors patient status and care quality, evaluates outcomes, and revises plans as needed. The RN also coordinates transitions and discharge planning, teaches patients and families, communicates relevant changes and needs to the care team, participates in performance improvement activities, and maintains professional competency and licensure. 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 within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse experience may also substitute.
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.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency requirements, including TJC, South Carolina DPH, and CMS.
Ability to provide care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update care plans as patient conditions change, establish measurable goals and outcomes, and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and organizational, departmental, and unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, and use available resources appropriately.
Incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into daily nursing practice.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring, evaluate outcomes, document progress, and revise care plans as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and communicate through shift reports and other team interactions.
Identify patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education.
Maintain pertinent written documentation and oral communication, advocate for patients, and coordinate care collaboratively.
Perform other duties as assigned.