Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Full-Time, Nights

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.\n\nJob Summary\n\nJoin our dedicated team in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) and make a meaningful impact on the lives of critically ill patients. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting, emphasizing patient and family-centered care.\n\nYou'll demonstrate your clinical expertise and commitment to evidence-based practices throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. Contribute to safety protocols, quality improvement, and cost containment while adhering to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.\n\nThis position comes with a generous $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.\n\nAbout Prisma Health Richland Hospital's Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit\n\nThe NSICU is a 16-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with neurological injuries or diseases. With a nurse to patient ratio of 1 : 2, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including neurocritical care physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialized critical care nurses. Our unit supports ongoing education in neuroscience to enhance patient care.\n\nEssential Functions\n

• Embody Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.\n
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and collect appropriate data using evidence-based tools.\n
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.\n
• Monitor and update care plans to reflect changes in patient status and needs.\n
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for the cultural, spiritual, and belief systems of patients and families.\n
• Ensure smooth transitions in care by planning for discharge and coordinating referrals.\n
• Provide direct patient care according to the established nursing plan.\n
• Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure their completion by team members.\n
• Maintain patient safety and uphold high standards of care across the unit.\n
• Utilize performance indicators to assess quality and effectiveness of nursing care.\n
• Engage in continuous self-evaluation and education to maintain nursing competency.\n
• Communicate effectively regarding patient needs, ensuring documentation and reports are thorough and actionable.\n
• Advocate for patients by coordinating care with the healthcare team.\n\nSupervisory Responsibility\n\nThis position does not have management responsibilities and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.\n\nMinimum Requirements\n
• Education : Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree is preferred.\n
• Experience : At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.\n\nCertifications\n
• Must hold a current RN compact / multistate license recognized by NCSBN Compact State or be licensed in South Carolina.\n\nWork Shift\n\nNight Shift (United States of America)\n\nLocation\n\nRichland\n\nFacility\n\n1510 Richland Hospital\n\nDepartment\n\n9W NSI\n\nJoin us in our mission to transform healthcare for our communities. We need talented individuals like you to help us on this journey.