Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Emergency Department Services, Greenville, S.C.
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job
SummaryProvides 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, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the
scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled
for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call
work.Are you an Experienced RN interested in Emergency Department
Services?You can apply now and learn more about opportunities
within the Emergency Department Service line at Prisma Health in
the Greenville, SC area. We have opportunities at the following
acute and specialty care hospitals:
- Baptist Easley Hospital
- Children's Hospital
- Greenville Memorial Hospital
- Greer Memorial Hospital
- Hillcrest Hospital
- Laurens County Hospital
- North Greenville Hospital
- Oconee Memorial HospitalWe also offer a variety of sign-on
bonuses for eligible full-time positions. $7,500 for Direct Care
RNs with one year of experience and licensed in South Carolina. We
also offer $5,250 student tax-free loan repayment (per year).
Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program.
-Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and
schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma
Health has to offer.Not ready to apply or want to learn more about
-Prisma Health? Engage with our team through unparalleled access to
a live person at our monthly Experienced RN/LPN Q&A Events. to
find a convenient date and time. -Accountabilities
- Assessment - Collects data and completes nursing assessment
utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies
and tools. - Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in
patients' condition and patient response to intervention.
-Identifies nursing priorities for the interdisciplinary plan of
care based on nursing assessment (and other data as appropriate). -
Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and
documents appropriately. - - 20%
- Planning & Outcomes - Develops an age appropriate, culturally
sensitive, individualized plan of care that reflects current
evidence based practice, the assessed needs of the patient/family
and addresses continuity of care. - Makes appropriate referrals
based upon assessment (eg. skin, nutrition, social
services).Develops the plan in collaboration with the
patient/family, the physician, and other members of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team to derive measurable outcomes
from diagnoses that are culturally appropriate, realistic and
attainable; validates goals with the patient/family and documents
appropriately. - Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's
condition; communicates changes in the plan to other members of the
team. -Plans for discharge begin at the time of admission to assure
continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one
level of care to another (eg. medication lists to assist with
reconciliation, appropriate referrals, etc.) - 15%
- Implementation - Provides direct care to assigned patients in a
safe, timely, appropriate and cost effective manner; consistent
with the established plan of care and identified patient
priorities. - Performs specific tasks based on organizational,
departmental and/or unit policies/ procedures within the nurses'
scope of practice; utilizing known resources and appropriate
technology internal/external to the unit (per evidence based
practice).Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the
healthcare team, developing written assignments (as appropriate);
ensures completion of assigned tasks. - Ensures appropriate
surveillance of assigned patients; monitors quality of care
delivered. Ensures smooth, safe hand-offs of assigned patients to
other departments and/or caregivers (eg. shift report, transfer to
diagnostic areas or to another unit, etc.). - Assumes
responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment
to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence
to patient care standards (infection control, medication
administration, restraints, etc.). Utilizes performance indicators
to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing
nursing care. - Completes assigned hospital/unit performance
improvement monitoring (audits). -20%
- 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. - 15%
- 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- encouraging patient/family
involvement in implementing and evaluating teaching plan- utilizing
appropriate resources (eg. written tools, computer aides,
Micromedix, etc.)Communicates the patient/family's need for
education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum, utilizing
resources within the interdisciplinary healthcare team as
necessary. 15%
- 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 to promote
the healthcare of the community. - 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 the physician(s)
and other members of the healthcare team. -
15%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management
job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or
executive.Minimum RequirementsAssociate's Degree - NursingOne year
of experience in Nursing as a Registered NurseRequired
Licensures/Registrations/CertificationsSC Licensed RN - Registered
NurseIn Lieu Of The Above Minimum RequirementsIn lieu of 1 year of
registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of
the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program.Other Required Skills and
ExperienceBasic Computer SkillsMathematical SkillsPatient Equip
(Suction, Vitals, Defib)Work ShiftLocationPrisma Health Corporate
OfficeFacility7001 CorporateDepartment70019061 Talent
AcquisitionShare 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.
Keywords: Prisma Health, Greenville , Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care, Emergency Department Services, Greenville, S.C., Healthcare , Greenville, South Carolina
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