Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Richland Facility Resource Pool, FT, Nights

About the Role

Working for the Facility Resource Pool, you will provide clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family-centered care. This role requires a willingness to float to various nursing units at the assigned Prisma Health facility and may include weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and completes nursing assessments using appropriate area and/or age-specific standards, policies, and tools. Identifies subtle or actual changes in patient status and response to intervention.
• Develops an individual plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and interdisciplinary team. Updates the plan based on changes in patient condition.
• Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes for discharge, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions.
• Provides direct patient care consistent with the nursing plan, delegating tasks as appropriate to healthcare team members.
• Monitors quality of care, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement principles.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan, revising as needed and communicating changes to the healthcare team.
• Assesses and addresses patient/family learning needs, providing education using clear language and evaluating understanding.
• Communicates patient/family educational needs across the healthcare continuum.
• Evaluates own nursing practice against professional standards, maintaining competency through education and licensure.
• Ensures documentation and communication focus on pertinent information to support patient care needs.
• Serves as the patient’s advocate and coordinator of care, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Adheres to organizational policies, including licensure renewal, training, employee health screenings, and regulatory requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS).
• Ability to provide care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.

This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America).