Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Operating Room, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•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. Applies safety protocols, cost-containment principles, and quality improvement practices, and incorporates patient, unit, and organizational priorities into care. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including those concerning 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 Nurse Practice Act. The position is in the Operating Room at Patewood Hospital. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. The role provides and coordinates direct patient care, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, supports patient and family education, maintains professional competency, and collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a registered nurse, or an accepted alternative described in the posting.
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 is working.
Provide care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
In lieu of one year of RN experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency from another organization is accepted.
For internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience may substitute for one year of RN experience.
A nursing diploma with RN licensure may substitute for an Associate degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data and complete nursing assessments using appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Update and communicate care plans as patient conditions change; establish measurable goals and outcomes with patients or families.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge and continuity of care, including appropriate referrals and transitions between levels of care.
Provide direct care consistent with the established nursing 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 care quality and assigned patients, coordinate tasks and resources, use appropriate technology, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Maintain patient safety and adhere to safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to monitor care quality and effectiveness and complete assigned performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses and plan-of-care effectiveness, document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate relevant recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education using familiar language and terminology, examples, patient/family participation, computer resources, and Micromedex.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and required education.
Ensure written documentation and oral communication address pertinent patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.