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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Surgical Telemetry, FT, Night - Greenville South Carolina
Company: Prisma Health Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posted On: 06/24/2024
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.Unit DescriptionSurgical Telemetry is a 30-bed monitored unit caring for a diverse adult patient population. Patients on Surgical Telemetry have health issues requiring surgical interventions, but there is also a subset of medical diagnoses. Diagnoses include but are not limited to the treatment for Traumatic injuries, Cancers in need of surgical intervention, GI bleeds requiring surgical intervention, General and minimally invasive surgical procedures as well as surgical management for bowel obstructions. We also care for a subset of medical diagnoses including sepsis, cardiac arrythmias, GI bleeds, renal failure and diabetic emergencies. Strong collaboration and teamwork between physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, therapy, case management and social work is encouraged to optimize patient care. All nursing staff on Surgical Telemetry will be trained in telemetry monitoring, stroke care, and must have or obtain ACLS certification upon hire. 10-hr or 12-hr night shifts are available.Accountabilities |
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