Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Recovery Room - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Sumter, 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, including 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, policies, and procedures, including those related to licensure, training, employee health screenings, attendance, dress code, confidentiality, infection control, and medication administration. Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements and provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based in the Recovery Room at Tuomey Hospital, with a variable work shift. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure is accepted in lieu of the 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 be accepted.
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.
Maintain professional licensure and complete required mandatory education in a timely manner.
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 appropriate area- and age-specific standards, policies, and tools; recognize changes in patient status and responses to interventions; establish and document nursing priorities.
Develop individualized plans of care collaboratively with patients and/or families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team; update plans as conditions change and communicate revisions.
Identify measurable goals and outcomes to be achieved before discharge, validate them with patients and/or families, and plan for continuity of care and appropriate referrals.
Respect patients' and families' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems when planning care.
Provide direct care consistent with established nursing plans and perform tasks within organizational policies and the RN scope of practice.
Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Continuously monitor care quality and patient safety, provide appropriate surveillance, and maintain a safe environment in accordance with safety procedures and standards.
Coordinate and organize care according to patient and unit priorities, use internal and external resources and appropriate technology, and incorporate cost containment principles.
Use performance indicators to monitor care quality and effectiveness and complete assigned hospital or unit performance-improvement audits.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and plan-of-care effectiveness; document progress, revise plans as needed, report changes in condition, and refer unresolved problems to appropriate team members.
Identify quality-improvement opportunities and incorporate appropriate performance-improvement recommendations into care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs; teach using familiar language and terminology, examples, and appropriate computer resources and Micromedex; implement and evaluate teaching plans 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, and regulations; maintain competency, licensure, and required education, and reflect on areas for improvement.
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.