Registered Nurse(RN)-2nd/3rd Shift

Heritage Post Acute•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse on either the 2nd or 3rd shift. Responsibilities include medication administration, treatment, documentation, communication with physicians and families, and ensuring resident comfort and quality of life. The role also involves supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and collaborating with other departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed by the State of South Carolina Board of Nursing by examination or reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

IV therapy certification

Responsibilities

Make daily assignments if in charge of the shift.
Receive reports on residents' condition from the outgoing nurse and conduct walking rounds.
Administer medications as scheduled.
Perform scheduled treatments.
Complete daily and PRN documentation.
Complete incident reports and behavior monitor logs.
Notify MD for any changes in residents' status or abnormal labs.
Receive and transcribe physician's orders.
Request lab work, schedule X-rays, and physician appointments as per doctor's orders.
Notify responsible party for any incident, change in condition, or scheduled appointments of residents.
Make transportation arrangements for residents as needed.
Review labs and place them in the chart (7 AM – 3 PM shift).
Document weights and report significant changes to dietary (3 PM – 11 PM shift).
Receive, check, and sign deliveries from the pharmacy.
Chart vital signs, check and prepare MARs and treatment books for the next month (11 PM – 7 AM shift).
Fax orders to the pharmacy on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday (11 PM – 7 AM shift).
Check emergency carts and expiration dates on all multidose vials daily (11 PM – 7 AM shift).
Defrost and clean refrigerators and med carts, make copies of daily worksheet and midnight census, and distribute to designated offices (Sundays, 11 PM – 7 AM shift).
Ensure CNAs perform their assigned tasks according to the facility's standard of care.
Assist with call lights.
Discipline CNAs according to the Employees' Code of Conduct.
Handle call-ins and fill in shifts.
Assist in admitting and discharging residents.
Start IVs, give IV antibiotics, perform IV push, and mix meds for LPNs (if IV therapy certified).
Ensure dietary supplements, including bedtime snacks, are given to residents in a timely manner.
Perform all aspects of bedside care necessary to provide comfort and promote a good quality of life for residents.
Assess for resident death per doctor's order.
Develop good harmonious working relationships with other departments.
Maintain open communication with DON, ADON, supervisors, and MDS Coordinator regarding residents' care.
Work well with physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Perform other routine and special functions as assigned or necessary.
Follow chain of command.