Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Operating Room, PRN, Days

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.
• Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools.
• Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention.
• Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate.
• Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition.
• Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system.
• Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
• Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
• Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team.
• Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis.
• Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment.
• Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
• Evaluates plan of care for effectiveness based on patient response to interventions.
• Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly.
• Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines.
• Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education.
• Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree