Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Family Beginnings (Postpartum), FT, Nights

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 through evidence-based practices and research across the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care; identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities; and complies with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 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 quality and patient safety, evaluates outcomes, provides education, documents care, and advocates for patients. The role also includes maintaining professional competency and licensure, completing required education and performance-improvement activities, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with licensure as a registered nurse is accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute 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.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration.
Provide care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and demonstrate knowledge of applicable regulatory agency 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.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; identify nursing priorities and document and validate them with the healthcare team.
Develop, update, and communicate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Establish measurable goals and outcomes, plan for discharge and continuity of care, and arrange appropriate referrals.
Provide direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan and applicable policies, procedures, and RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks and ensure assigned work is completed.
Coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities, incorporating cost-containment principles and appropriate technology.
Maintain patient safety and monitor care quality, including completing assigned performance-improvement 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 assessed learning needs, evaluate teaching, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain competency and professional licensure, and complete required education and professional activities.
Document and communicate pertinent information, advocate for patients, and collaborate with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.