Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Operating Room, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting and fosters patient- and family-centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency by using evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Consults with a clinical advisor and/or peers as appropriate. Follows organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures, including those related to licensure, training, employee health screenings, attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Acute inpatient work usually involves a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This position is bonus eligible. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based in the Operating Room at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

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 substitute: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates in the same service line, 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.
Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including JCAHO, DHEC, and CMS.
Ability to provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using applicable area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete appropriate forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; identify and document nursing priorities in coordination with the healthcare team.
Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; establish measurable goals and plan for discharge and continuity of care.
Provide direct patient 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 work is completed.
Monitor quality of care and patient safety; coordinate care and resources, incorporate cost-containment principles, use appropriate technology, and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and progress toward outcomes, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and communicate outcomes with peers and other healthcare team members.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate teaching, use appropriate language and examples, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate own nursing practice, maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete required education.
Document and communicate pertinent information; advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.