Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Behavioral Health ECT, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

2d•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: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, quality improvement, and patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Adheres to organizational compliance requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and coordinates nursing care, delegates tasks appropriately, monitors care quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, provides education, documents care, and advocates for patients. The position is in the MECT department at Marshall I Pickens Hospital and works the day shift. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is bonus eligible.

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. Alternatives accepted include successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency, or, 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 age- and area-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, establish nursing priorities, validate them with healthcare team members, and document appropriately.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; update and communicate changes to plans as needed.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including goals to be attained before discharge.
Plan for discharge, continuity of care, transitions between levels of care, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct nursing care consistent with the established plan 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 quality of care and assigned patients, coordinate care and tasks according to patient and unit priorities, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and maintain patient safety by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient-care standards.
Collect performance-indicator data, monitor care quality and effectiveness, complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits, and incorporate appropriate improvement recommendations.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, and report changes or unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members.
Communicate patient outcomes and pertinent care information 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 personal nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, complete mandatory education, and reflect on opportunities for improvement.
Document and communicate pertinent information that supports patient and family care needs.
Serve as patient advocate and care coordinator, collaborating with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.