Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Orthopedic Surgery, 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 and uses evidence-based practices 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 compliance requirements and policies, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and 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 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, and provides and evaluates direct nursing care. The role includes coordinating and delegating care, monitoring safety and quality, educating patients and families, documenting and communicating pertinent information, advocating for patients, and maintaining professional competency and licensure. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of the associate degree.
One year of registered nurse experience, or an accepted equivalent: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of LPN 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 applicable area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; complete appropriate forms.
Recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions, identify nursing priorities, and validate and document priorities with the healthcare team.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team; update plans as conditions change and communicate updates.
Establish realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with patients and/or families, including discharge planning, continuity of care, transitions, and 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 surveillance, coordinate care according to patient and unit priorities, use resources appropriately, and incorporate cost-containment principles.
Use appropriate technology and maintain patient safety by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient-care standards.
Collect and monitor performance indicators, complete assigned performance-improvement audits, evaluate care outcomes, document progress, and revise plans as needed.
Report changes in patient condition, refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members, and discuss outcomes with peers and the healthcare team.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate applicable recommendations into the plan of care.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education using familiar language and examples, and communicate education needs across the healthcare continuum.
Use computer resources and Micromedex.
Evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards, laws, policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain competency through education and professional activities, licensure, and mandatory training.
Document and communicate pertinent information to support patient and family care needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.