Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Emergency Department, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

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 addresses patient, unit, and organizational priorities. 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. Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and provides direct care consistent with those plans. The nurse monitors patient status and responses to interventions, coordinates and delegates care appropriately, supports patient safety, evaluates outcomes, documents progress, and contributes to quality improvement. The RN also identifies and addresses patient and family learning needs, communicates across the healthcare team, advocates for patients, and maintains professional competency and licensure.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
One year of experience as a registered nurse. Alternatives accepted include 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.
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, complete nursing assessments using appropriate area- and age-specific standards and tools, and complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify care priorities, and validate and document priorities with healthcare team members.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; update plans as patient conditions change.
Establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families and plan for discharge, continuity of care, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care and perform tasks consistent with organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately, communicate assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, maintain appropriate surveillance, coordinate care, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and performance indicators; complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and care-plan effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, complete mandatory education, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Document and communicate pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.