Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Behavioral Health, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting, fostering patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into nursing care, and identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and complies with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provides and coordinates direct care, delegates appropriate tasks, and evaluates patient progress and responses to interventions. The role also includes patient and family education, discharge planning, documentation, quality-improvement activities, professional development, and serving as a patient advocate and care coordinator. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or a nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse in lieu of the associate degree.
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 licensed practical nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure 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; complete required forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, validate them with healthcare team members, and document appropriately.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including plans for discharge, continuity of care, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct care consistent with the nursing plan and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to healthcare team members and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor care quality and patient safety, provide appropriate patient surveillance, and coordinate care and resources according to patient and unit priorities.
Incorporate cost-containment principles and appropriate technology into daily practice.
Use performance indicators to monitor quality and effectiveness, and complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes; revise plans of care, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members, including through shift-to-shift reports.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, encourage participation, and communicate education needs to others in 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.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication convey pertinent information supporting patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.