Registered Nurse (RN) Wonder Center, PT, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care, education and support to patients in the medical day treatment setting.

Functions

as a clinical and community resource, educator and consultant.

• Able to coordinate and provide care for patients based on detailed treatment protocols initiated by physicians without need of direct physician supervision.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths purpose: Inspire health Serve with compassion Be the difference Provides direct patient care in a medical day treatment setting

Maintains an advanced knowledge base of disease entities, medications and other treatment options specific to the medical diagnosis Assesses and evaluates extensive health history

Evaluates effectiveness of care and makes changes according to predetermined care plan or after consultation with physician or appropriate medical/clinical provider

Serves as primary contact for patient/family members in either a primary nurse role or as a care giver for the day Uses critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to both deliver routine care and to handle unexpected issues

Contacts family and/or medical providers when the need arises Participates in the intake of new patients either in the role of a primary nurse or as a daily caregiver

Takes part in admission meetings, assures that patient orders and required paperwork are complete, reviews new patient charts and communications when caring for them

Works with patients and families to help acclimate them to unit routines in a supportive manner Identifies patient /family needs, and develops plan of care that includes medical, emotional, therapeutic, spiritual, educational and growth and development principles

Is aware of established patient/family plan of care for assigned patients Plans daily patient care and activities according to care plan, and documents interventions, care and activities in the daily flowsheet

Provides identified family education and documents interactions Updates (or communicates to primary nurse) and reviews patient care plans as needed Performs and/or assists with medical procedures, interventions, and therapies as prescribed

Provides comfort and safety measures for patient before, during, and after interventions Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols, and adherence to patient care standards

Participates in environmental rounds to ensure safe environment Utilizes both unit and individualized patient equipment according to recommendations Utilizes the Patient Safety Net online reporting tool as circumstances dictate

Champions the development, implementation and evaluation of PI projects and/or new unit tools designed for the specialty area Assists new team members until they are proficient

Provides productive feedback and input when new tools are introduced to the unit Becomes a role model for the sustainability of new ideas, processes and tools until they become embedded in culture of unit

Contributes to upkeep of unit by completing required daily and monthly checklists and duties Is knowledgeable about regulatory agencies and contract pertaining to the Wonder Center regulation and adheres to required standards

Acts as a resource for and coordinates continuing education for team members Presents formal or informal education to co-workers in the form of an approved DSS Daycare training program, a planned in-service, or as an informal resource on a relevant topic

Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate degree in Nursing Experience - One (1) year of clinical nursing experience within pediatrics In Lieu Of Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements

In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working

PEARS Certification or plan to complete in first 6 months of hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient computer skills (word processing) Mathematical skills Knowledgeable in the theories of and strategies of early childhood growth and development and learning and have demonstrated the ability to apply these theories

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Center For Developmental Svcs Facility Greenville Memorial Hospital Department Wonder Center Share your talent with us!

Our vision

is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.