Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Neuroscience & Stroke, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, 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. Demonstrates clinical competency using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Incorporates safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into care, and identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Follows organizational policies and procedures, maintains licensure and required training, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, including TJC, SC DPH, and CMS. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, delivers and coordinates direct care, delegates appropriate tasks, and evaluates patient responses and outcomes. The nurse provides patient and family education, supports discharge planning and continuity of care, documents and communicates pertinent information, contributes to quality improvement, and maintains professional competency and accountability. This is a non-management position 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. In lieu of this experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency is accepted; internal candidates in the same service line may substitute 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 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 healthcare team members.
Develop, update, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families and plan for discharge, continuity of care, and appropriate referrals.
Provide direct nursing care consistent with the established plan and within the 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 patient safety, coordinate care and resources, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and performance indicators; complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Maintain clear written documentation and oral communication focused on patient and family care needs; serve as patient advocate and care coordinator.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain professional competency and licensure, and complete required education and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.