Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Neuroscience and Stroke

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.\n\nJob Summary\n\nIf you are a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in acute care, consider joining our Neuroscience and Stroke Unit. In this role, you will provide clinical direction in a fast-paced inpatient setting, ensuring quality care with a focus on patient and family-centered practices. We are committed to evidence-based approaches that prioritize safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality improvement in every aspect of the nursing process.\n\nThis position offers a generous $15,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates!\n\nAbout Prisma Health Richland Hospital's Neuroscience and Stroke Unit\n\nWe are a regional academic medical center with over 125 years of service. Our facility includes a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, providing the best in specialty healthcare.\n\nThe Neuroscience and Stroke Unit features a 28-bed telemetry unit specializing in care for neurosurgical patients and those experiencing neurological issues such as strokes or seizures. Our standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 : 4, ensuring individualized attention.\n\nEssential Functions\n

• Commit to Prisma Health's core values : Inspire health, Serve with compassion, and Be the difference.\n
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and recognize changes in patient status, prioritizing care based on findings.\n
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.\n
• Continuously update care plans based on patient condition changes and maintain effective communication with the team.\n
• Ensure cultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs are respected in care planning and delivery.\n
• Plan for safe discharges that assure continuity of care.\n
• Deliver direct care according to established nursing plans and organizational policies.\n
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks to team members and promote teamwork in care delivery.\n
• Monitor the quality of care and prioritize tasks based on patient needs.\n
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols.\n
• Utilize performance indicators to enhance quality and effectiveness of nursing care.\n
• Engage in performance improvement activities and apply findings to enhance patient outcomes.\n
• Assess and address patient / family educational needs, utilizing easily understandable language.\n
• Document all activities and maintain communication that supports patient care needs.\n
• Act as an advocate for patients, coordinating care with the healthcare team.\n
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and patient care.\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 : One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.\n\nIn Lieu Of\n
• Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or comparable program from another organization.\n
• Internal candidates may substitute one year of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience within the same service line.\n\nRequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses\n
• Valid Registered Nurse license in South Carolina.\n\nWork Shift\n\nDay (United States of America)\n\nLocation\n\nRichland\n\nFacility\n\n1510 Richland Hospital\n\nJoin our team to transform healthcare and make a lasting difference in our community!