Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Level I Emergency Trauma Center, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. The RN demonstrates clinical competency through evidence-based practice across the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The role incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, patient and unit priorities, and organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Care is provided within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. This position is in the Emergency Department at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, a regional academic medical center and Magnet-designated hospital. Its Emergency Trauma Center is the Midlands’ only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The unit has 76 beds, including a 12-bed behavioral unit, and treats a broad range of patients requiring specialized interventions. The role is a night-shift position and may require weekend, holiday, and on-call scheduling. It is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

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; accepted alternatives include 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 is working.
Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and validate and document priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop, update, and communicate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Set and validate measurable patient goals and outcomes, respect cultural, spiritual, and belief systems, and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and RN scope of practice and follow organizational, departmental, and unit policies and procedures.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient safety, coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, use available resources, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and performance indicators, complete assigned audits, and incorporate performance-improvement recommendations into care as appropriate.
Evaluate patient responses and the effectiveness of the plan of care, document progress, revise plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with 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 own nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
Document and communicate pertinent information that supports patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.