Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Orthopedic Spine, Nights Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.\n\nJob Summary\n\nJoin our dynamic team where you can make a significant impact in patient care. As a Registered Nurse in our Acute Care unit with a focus on Orthopedic Spine, you will provide comprehensive clinical direction for patients in an inpatient setting. Your expertise will help foster patient and family-centered care as you demonstrate clinical competency through evidence-based practices across the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will incorporate safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement into your daily work, while maintaining a strong foundation in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts may be part of this role, allowing flexibility in your work schedule.\n\nEssential Functions\n

• embody Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.\n
• Conduct comprehensive assessments by collecting pertinent data and identifying changes in patient status. Document and validate nursing priorities with the healthcare team.\n
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.\n
• Update care plans as necessary in response to changes in patient condition, ensuring all team members are informed.\n
• Respect and integrate patients' cultural, spiritual, and belief systems into care planning.\n
• Facilitate smooth discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.\n
• Provide high-quality direct care aligned with established nursing plans while adhering to organizational policies.\n
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to team members and monitor task completion.\n
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the quality of care being delivered, adapting practices to meet the highest standards.\n
• Maintain a safe patient environment by following safety procedures and protocols.\n
• Use performance indicators to collect and evaluate data regarding nursing care quality and effectiveness.\n
• Participate in performance improvement activities aimed at enhancing care delivery.\n
• Educate patients and families based on their assessed learning needs and ensure their engagement in the care process.\n
• Uphold professional nursing standards and maintain competency through ongoing education and accountability.\n
• Advocate for patients and coordinate care collaboratively with the healthcare team.\n
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.\n\nSupervisory / Management Responsibility\n
• This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor or manager.\n\nMinimum Requirements\n
• Education : Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred).\n
• Experience : A minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse.\n\nIn Lieu Of\n
• Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or an equivalent residency program may substitute for one year of RN experience.\n
• One year of LPN experience may qualify internal candidates in the same service line.\n
• A nursing diploma alongside RN licensure will be accepted in lieu of an Associate Degree.\n\nRequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses\n
• Must hold a current RN compact / multistate license by the NCSBN Compact State or be licensed as an RN in the respective state.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n
• N / A\n\nWork Shift\n\nNight (United States of America)\n\nLocation\n\n5 Medical Park Rd Richland\n\nFacility\n\n1510 Richland Hospital\n\nDepartment\n\nClinical Decision Unit\n\nJoin us in transforming healthcare for the betterment of our communities by sharing your talent and compassion.