RN Nights

PACS

5d • $35 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your career can advance. The facility is a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab center located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina, emphasizing strong community and coworker relationships.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented 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 and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Willingness to handle difficult residents
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• 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

• Long-term care experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications, treatments, and physician orders accurately.
• Assess, monitor, and document resident conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise and support CNAs and other nursing staff.
• Respond to changes in resident conditions with sound clinical judgment.
• Help create a safe, comfortable, and positive environment for residents.
• Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during the tour of duty in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing daily nursing activities.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Ensure reference materials at nurses' stations are current.
• Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily procedures.
• Ensure all nursing service personnel comply with procedures.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Periodically review department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their job descriptions.
• Participate in the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Periodically review and update the resident’s written discharge plan.
• Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan department services, programs, and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports.
• Interpret department policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Attend committee meetings (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
• Assist in preparing reports for committee meetings.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.
• Ensure sufficient licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available for the tour of duty.
• Develop work assignments and delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses.
• Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
• Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision.
• Make daily rounds to ensure personnel are performing assignments correctly.
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure adequate staffing.
• Ensure established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
• Review complaints and grievances from department personnel.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
• Create and maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere.
• Meet with shift staff to identify and correct problem areas.
• Review and evaluate department workforce and make recommendations.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and determine staffing requirements.
• Ensure departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly.
• Report occupational exposures.
• Report suspected or known incidents of fraud.
• Ensure departmental computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions.
• Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents.
• Make rounds with physicians.
• Encourage physicians to record and sign progress notes and orders timely.
• Inform the Director of delayed physician visits.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians in planning resident care.
• Notify physicians and next-of-kin of changes in resident condition.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
• Review nurses’ notes for informativeness and accuracy.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Start IVs, obtain specimens for lab tests.
• Take TPRs, blood pressures.
• Report problem areas and assist in implementing corrective action.
• Keep the Director informed of resident status.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents.
• Authorize the use of restraints when necessary.
• Ensure RNs and LPNs comply with medication and supply procedures.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily.
• Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Inform family members of a resident's death.
• Call funeral homes when requested by the family.
• Participate in developing, planning, and conducting in-service training classes.
• Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual training programs.
• Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards.
• Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in training.
• Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
• Ensure personnel follow procedures for use and disposal of PPE.
• Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure nursing service work areas are clean and sanitary.
• Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Ensure personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
• Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the infection control program.
• Ensure personnel follow infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
• Ensure personnel wear and/or use safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
• Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for safe operation of equipment.
• Ensure only trained personnel operate equipment.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely.
• Monitor procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies.
• Ensure MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
• Participate in the development of resident assessments.
• Participate in the development of resident care plans.
• Encourage resident participation in care plan development and review.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, and revisions.
• Ensure personnel are aware of and refer to the resident’s care plan.
• Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS and RAPs.
• Review resident treatments to ensure they align with the care plan.
• Keep abreast of economic conditions and recommend adjustments to nursing services.
• Report suspected or known incidence of fraud.

Benefits

• $35–$37/hour
• Shift Differentials
• 12-Hour Shifts Available
• 401(k) with Company Match (Full-Time Employees)
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision & More (Full-Time Employees)
• Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree