Tele, PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

3d•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 throughout the nursing process and incorporates safety, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Follows organizational policies and procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and provides and coordinates direct care. The role includes monitoring patient status and care quality, delegating appropriate tasks, supporting patient safety, evaluating outcomes, providing education, documenting and communicating pertinent information, and participating in performance improvement. The nurse maintains professional competency, licensure, and required education.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure is accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted alternative: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates in the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse 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 appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; identify and document nursing priorities in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Develop, update, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients and families, and plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the established nursing plan and within the RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and assigned patients; coordinate care and tasks according to patient and unit priorities, using available resources and appropriate technology.
Promote patient safety by maintaining a safe environment and following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators, complete assigned audits, and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise care plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
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 competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education.
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.