Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Telemetry Observation, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

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 using evidence-based practices and research throughout assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into nursing care. Follows organizational policies and procedures, maintains required licensure and training, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including TJC, SC DPH, and CMS. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, delegates tasks appropriately, and evaluates care outcomes. The role includes patient and family education, advocacy, documentation, quality improvement activities, and maintaining 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 an associate degree.
One year of registered nurse experience, 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 LPN 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete relevant forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; identify nursing priorities and validate and document them with healthcare team members.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as patient conditions change and communicate revisions.
Set realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including discharge planning, continuity of care, transitions, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Continuously monitor quality of care and patient surveillance; coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and maintain a safe patient-care environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and standards.
Collect and monitor performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement audits, and incorporate improvement recommendations into care as appropriate.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes; document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers during shift-to-shift report and with other healthcare team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, use familiar language and examples, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Maintain professional licensure and complete mandatory education on time; reflect on strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication provide pertinent information to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.