Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient, Gastroenterology & Liver Center, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an outpatient setting. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, while identifying and addressing patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Complies with organizational policies and requirements, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act. The outpatient setting usually does not require a significant amount of scheduled shift, weekend, holiday, or on-call work. The RN assesses patients, establishes and updates individualized care plans with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, and provides and evaluates care according to patient needs and organizational procedures. The RN supports patient safety, education, discharge planning, continuity of care, quality improvement, and appropriate delegation. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, unless an accepted in-lieu-of qualification applies.
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.
Basic computer skills.
Mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vital-sign equipment, suction, and defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using applicable age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; document findings and recognize changes in patient status or responses to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and collaborate with healthcare team members to establish and document the patient plan of care.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team; establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and applicable organizational policies.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately, communicate assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, maintain appropriate patient surveillance, and coordinate care using available resources.
Incorporate cost-containment principles, use appropriate technology, and collect performance data to monitor quality and effectiveness.
Complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate care plans and progress toward outcomes, revise diagnoses and plans based on evaluation, report changes in patient status, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and care updates to peers and other healthcare team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, and encourage participation.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.