REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - ACUTE CARE, FAMILY BIRTHPLACE, PRN
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
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Summary Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care
in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered
care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based
practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment,
planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates
knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality
improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient,
unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the
nursing process.
Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization
including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned
training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy,
dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control,
medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory
agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the
scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a
weekend, holiday, and on-call work. Accountabilities Assessment:
Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing
appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools.
Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or
actual changes in patients' status and patient response to
intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of
care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate.
Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and
documents appropriately. Planning/Outcomes: Develops an individual
plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient.
Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family,
the provider, and other members of the interdisciplinary health
care team. Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's
condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of
the team. Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to
be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient
and/or family. Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family
cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a
smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another
including appropriate referrals. Implementation: Provides direct
care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing
plan. Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental
and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of
practice. Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the
healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate)
and ensures completion of assigned tasks. Monitors quality of care
delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of
assigned patients. Provides care based on patient and unit
priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate,
utilizing resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates
cost containment principles into nursing care. Utilizes appropriate
technology in daily practice. Assumes responsibility for patient
safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of
safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care
standards. Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor
quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care. Completes
assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
Evaluation: Based on assessment/reassessment of patient response to
interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents
progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as
needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved
problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes
with peers (via shift to shift report) and with other healthcare
team members. Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement;
based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement
recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate. Patient
Family Education/Teaching: Identifies/assesses patient/family
learning needs and teaches accordingly by: -using language and
terminology that the patient/family is familiar with -providing
examples to clarify ideas -implementing and evaluating teaching
plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation)
-Computer resources and Micromedex utilization Communicates the
patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the
healthcare continuum. Professional Accountability: Evaluates own
nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard
guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations
and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for
maintaining competency through education and professional
activities. Maintains professional licensure and completes required
mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified
areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement. Ensures
that written documentation and oral communication focuses on
pertinent information to support meeting patient/family care needs.
Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working
collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare
team. Supervisory/Management Responsibility N/A Minimum Hiring
Requirements Associate's Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.One year
experience as a registered nurse. Required
Licensure/Registrations/Certifications Licensed to practice as a
Registered Nurse in South Carolina In Lieu Of The Above Minimum
Requirements In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will
accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency
Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from
another organization. In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse
experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN)
experience. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location
Patewood Memorial Hospital Facility 1046 Patewood Hospital
Department The Family Birthplace-PMHShare your talent with us! Our
vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the
communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires
talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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