Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Provides clinical support for patients in the Cardiovascular ICU, focusing on personal hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation. Responsible for monitoring and documenting vital signs and reporting abnormal values to the registered nurse.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care.
Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes.
Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process.
Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process.
Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration.
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS).
Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.
Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolina’s first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Open to all doctors and patients, our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures, with diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation, all performed in beautiful surroundings of our hospital.
The Cardiovascular ICU is a 12-bed acute care unit that recovers patients immediately post open-heart, thoracic, and vascular surgery as well as a robust TAVR and LVAD program. This unit performs various bedside procedures and therapies.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
Completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
Variable (United States of America)
Facility: 1510 Richland Hospital
Department: 15106407 ICU Cardiovascular
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.
Requires completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course. Previous experience in a hospital setting and a high school diploma are preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
