Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, ICU, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

23h•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 by 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 aligns care with patient, unit, and organizational priorities. Complies with organizational policies and procedures, including licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Applies knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, including TJC, SC DPH, and CMS, and provides care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require scheduling for weekends, holidays, and on-call work. This is a non-management role 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. Accepted alternatives include successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency; for internal candidates within the same service line, one year of licensed practical nurse experience may also substitute.
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.
Ability to provide care within the RN scope of practice and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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 and recognize changes in patient status or response to interventions.
Identify nursing priorities based on assessment and other relevant data, validate them with healthcare team members, and document appropriately.
Develop an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient or family, provider, and interdisciplinary healthcare team; update and communicate the plan as the patient's condition changes.
Identify and validate realistic, measurable goals and outcomes with the patient or family, including outcomes to be achieved before discharge.
Respect the patient's and family's cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Plan for discharge, continuity of care, and smooth transitions between levels of care, including appropriate referrals.
Provide direct care consistent with the established nursing plan and perform tasks within RN scope of practice and organizational, departmental, and unit policies.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately, provide written assignments when appropriate, and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Monitor quality of care and provide appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
Coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources and appropriate technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Maintain patient safety and a safe environment by following safety procedures, protocols, and patient care standards.
Use performance indicators to collect data and monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing care; complete assigned performance-improvement monitoring and audits.
Evaluate care plans based on patient responses, document progress toward outcomes, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Discuss patient outcomes with peers during shift-to-shift reports and with other healthcare team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate applicable performance-improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs; provide, implement, and evaluate education using familiar language, examples, computer resources, and Micromedex, and encourage participation.
Communicate patient and family education needs to others in the healthcare continuum.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, policies, procedures, regulations, and current knowledge; maintain competency through education and professional activities, maintain licensure, and complete mandatory education on time.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.