RN $3,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS•Columbia, SC

1d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking dedicated and energetic Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their team. This facility, a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab center in Columbia, South Carolina, emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and values community, colleague, resident, and family relationships. The role involves supervising day-to-day nursing activities to ensure the highest quality of care, in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and is part of an organization focused on revolutionizing post-acute healthcare.

Requirements

Active RN License in SC
Long-term care experience preferred (but not required)
Strong communication & leadership skills
Compassionate heart and positive attitude
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Leadership and supervisory ability
Willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state
Current CPR certification
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

Providing compassionate nursing care to residents.
Administering medications and treatments.
Supervising CNAs and nursing staff.
Communicating with physicians and families.
Maintaining accurate documentation.
Helping create a warm, safe, home-like environment.
Supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during the tour of duty.
Assisting the Director of Nursing Services in directing nursing activities.
Participating in developing and updating nursing policies and procedures.
Ensuring reference materials are current.
Ensuring the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and followed.
Making reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
Reviewing department policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
Coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
Ensuring compliance with job descriptions.
Participating in the quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participating in facility surveys.
Reviewing and updating resident discharge plans.
Assisting in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Meeting with nursing staff and support personnel.
Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
Completing accident/incident reports.
Interpreting department policies and procedures.
Performing administrative duties such as completing medical forms and reports.
Attending committee meetings (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
Assisting in preparing reports for committees.
Providing information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
Participating in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
Implementing recommendations from committees.
Ensuring sufficient licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available.
Developing work assignments.
Delegating administrative authority to Charge Nurses.
Ensuring nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from approved training programs.
Supervising nurse aide trainees.
Making daily rounds to ensure work assignments are performed correctly.
Monitoring absenteeism.
Ensuring compliance with dress codes and policies.
Reviewing and reporting personnel complaints and grievances.
Creating and maintaining a positive work environment.
Holding shift meetings to identify and correct problems.
Reviewing and evaluating the department’s workforce.
Participating in employee performance evaluations and staffing recommendations.
Ensuring fair disciplinary action.
Reporting occupational exposures.
Reporting suspected or known incidents of fraud.
Ensuring computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
Informing nursing staff of new admissions.
Ensuring rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greeting and escorting new admissions.
Making rounds with physicians.
Encouraging timely physician documentation.
Consulting with residents, families, and physicians on care plans.
Notifying physicians and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
Observing and evaluating resident physical and emotional status.
Ensuring direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Reviewing nurses’ notes for accuracy and completeness.
Providing direct nursing care as necessary.
Starting IVs and obtaining specimens.
Taking vital signs.
Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
Reporting problem areas and assisting in corrective action.
Keeping the Director informed of resident status.
Monitoring seriously ill residents.
Authorizing the use of restraints when necessary.
Ensuring compliance with medication and supply policies.
Monitoring medication passes and treatment schedules.
Reviewing medication cards.
Inspecting treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
Ensuring residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
Meeting with residents and/or family members.
Arranging transportation for discharged residents.
Informing families of resident deaths.
Calling funeral homes when requested.
Participating in in-service training classes.
Assisting in developing annual facility in-service training programs.
Assisting in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attending continuing education programs.
Assisting in developing safety standards.
Identifying and classifying tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensuring personnel participate in training for tasks involving potential exposure.
Ensuring availability of personal protective equipment.
Ensuring proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Monitoring personnel adherence to safety regulations.
Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintaining clean and sanitary work areas.
Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary resident care rooms and treatment areas.
Ensuring adherence to handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
Ensuring participation in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participating in the infection control program.
Ensuring adherence to infection control procedures.
Participating in developing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
Ensuring use of safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
Reporting missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommending equipment and supply needs.
Ensuring adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
Assisting in developing a preventive maintenance program for equipment.
Participating in developing procedures for safe operation of equipment.
Ensuring only trained personnel operate equipment.
Ensuring safe operation of equipment.
Monitoring supply usage to avoid waste.
Ensuring MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Participating in developing resident assessments.
Participating in developing resident care plans.
Encouraging resident participation in care plan development.
Reviewing resident care plans for appropriateness.
Ensuring personnel are aware of and refer to care plans.
Reviewing nurses’ notes to ensure care plan adherence.
Assisting in planning, scheduling, and revising MDS.
Reviewing resident treatments for compliance with care plans.
Recommending adjustments to nursing services based on economic conditions.
Reporting suspected fraud related to billings or kickbacks.
Assisting with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.