Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Neurosurgical ICU, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. Applies evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes, while incorporating safety, cost containment, and quality improvement. The role follows organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and the Nurse Practice Act. The role is based in Prisma Health Richland Hospital’s 16-bed Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, which cares for critically ill patients with nervous system injuries or diseases. Nurses work with a multidisciplinary team and receive continuing education focused on neuroscience patients. They assist practitioners during bedside procedures, including IVD placement, CVC insertion, and intubations, while monitoring patients. The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The position is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with RN licensure in lieu of the associate degree.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted equivalent: successful completion of 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 applicable standards, policies, and tools; complete appropriate forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify care priorities, and validate and document priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop and update individualized plans of care with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; set measurable goals and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and applicable policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety; coordinate care and use unit and organizational resources appropriately, including incorporating cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and performance indicators; complete assigned unit or hospital performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate patient responses and care-plan effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Teach patients and families according to their learning needs, evaluate teaching, and communicate education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Maintain professional competency, licensure, and required education; evaluate nursing practice and identify opportunities for improvement.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs; advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively.
Assist practitioners during bedside procedures, including IVD placement, CVC insertion, and intubations, while monitoring patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.