Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute and Long Term Care, PRN, Varied Shifts
Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care · Columbia, SC · Yesterday
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About the role
Provides clinical leadership in an acute inpatient setting, ensuring patient-centered care through evidence-based nursing practices.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members, updating plans based on patient condition.
- Delivers direct patient care within the scope of practice, appropriately delegating tasks and ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained.
- Monitors care quality, documents patient progress, evaluates outcomes, and revises care plans as needed.
- Identifies educational needs, provides patient and family teaching, and facilitates smooth discharge planning for continuity of care.
- Participates in performance improvement activities, audits, and implements quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and safety protocols, ensuring proper documentation and effective communication among team members.
- Serves as a patient advocate and collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Minimum of one year RN experience or equivalent through residency programs or LPN experience.
- Valid RN license recognized in the practice state.
- Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
- Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and team collaboration skills.