Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Intermediate ICU, IICU, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

12d•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. Works within the Nurse Practice Act and complies with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role is in the 21-bed Intermediate ICU Stepdown Unit at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, which cares for trauma, pulmonary, neurology, and internal medicine patients. Patient conditions include motor vehicle injuries, falls, penetrating injuries, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, and strokes. The nurse collaborates with patients and families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to plan and deliver individualized care, support education and discharge planning, and coordinate transitions between levels of care. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute one year of licensed practical nurse experience.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.

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, document, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Establish and validate realistic, measurable patient goals and outcomes, including discharge plans and appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
Provide direct nursing care consistent with the established plan and RN scope of practice, following organizational, departmental, and unit policies.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor the quality and safety of care, maintain appropriate patient surveillance, and use resources and technology appropriately.
Incorporate cost-containment principles into nursing care and complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and care needs to peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
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 professional competency and licensure, and complete required education and training.
Maintain pertinent written documentation and oral communication, advocate for patients, and coordinate care collaboratively.
Comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, including those related to confidentiality, infection control, medication administration, attendance, and employee health.
Perform other duties as assigned.