Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Orthopedic Spine, PT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

10d•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 using 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 nursing care; identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities; and follows organizational compliance requirements and policies. Provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The position provides direct care to assigned patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and coordinates care and discharge planning. The nurse assesses patient needs and changes in condition, delegates appropriate tasks, monitors care quality and safety, evaluates outcomes, documents progress, and contributes to performance improvement. The nurse also identifies and addresses patient and family education needs, advocates for patients, communicates with the healthcare team, and maintains professional competency and licensure. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is in the Orthopedics department at Richland Hospital, located at 5 Medical Park Rd, Richland. The listed shift is day shift; the position is part-time.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted alternative described in the posting.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or an RN license to practice in the state where the team member works.
Provide care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
In lieu of one year of RN experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency from another organization is accepted.
For internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse experience may substitute for one year of RN experience.
A nursing diploma with RN licensure may substitute for an Associate degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collect patient assessment data using applicable area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update care plans as patient conditions change and communicate revisions to the team.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families, including outcomes to be achieved before discharge.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including transitions between levels of care and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with established nursing plans and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor the quality and safety of care and maintain appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use available resources and technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Maintain a safe patient-care environment and follow safety procedures, protocols, and standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor care quality and effectiveness, and complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and care-plan effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and communicate unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify opportunities for quality improvement and incorporate relevant 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 own nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication contain 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.