RN Night $2,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS Group•Greenwood, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Iva Post Acute is seeking dedicated and energetic Registered Nurses (RNs) with a passion for compassionate care and teamwork to join their night shift team. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference every day in a supportive, family-like environment. The primary responsibility is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care.

Requirements

Active RN License in SC
Strong communication & leadership skills
Compassionate heart and positive attitude
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility.
Must be able 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.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred (but not required!)

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 policies and procedures.
Ensuring reference materials are current.
Ensuring nursing service personnel comply with procedures.
Making reports and recommendations to the Director.
Reviewing department policies and making recommendations for revisions.
Assisting in coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
Ensuring personnel comply 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, 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 nurse aide trainees are supervised by a licensed nurse.
Making daily rounds to ensure personnel are performing work assignments.
Monitoring absenteeism.
Ensuring personnel follow dress codes and established policies.
Reviewing complaints and grievances from personnel.
Creating and maintaining a positive and calm environment.
Meeting with shift personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
Participating in employee performance evaluations.
Ensuring disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Reporting occupational exposures.
Reporting suspected or known incidents of fraud.
Ensuring computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
Informing personnel of new admissions.
Ensuring rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greeting and escorting newly admitted residents.
Making rounds with physicians.
Encouraging physicians to record and sign progress notes and orders.
Informing the Director of timely physician visits.
Consulting with residents, families, and physicians in planning care.
Notifying physicians and next-of-kin of changes in resident condition.
Observing and evaluating each resident’s physical and emotional status daily.
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 TPRs and blood pressures.
Authorizing the use of restraints when necessary.
Ensuring compliance with medication and supply policies.
Monitoring medication passes and treatment schedules.
Reviewing medication cards for accuracy.
Inspecting treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
Ensuring residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
Meeting with residents and/or family members as necessary.
Assisting in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
Informing family members of a resident's death.
Calling funeral homes when requested by family.
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 the Safety Officer in developing safety standards.
Identifying, evaluating, and classifying tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensuring personnel participate in training for tasks involving potential exposure.
Ensuring adequate supply of personal protective equipment.
Ensuring personnel follow procedures for use and disposal of PPE.
Monitoring personnel for adherence to safety regulations.
Ensuring work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensuring resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensuring personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
Ensuring personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participating in the infection control program.
Ensuring personnel follow infection control procedures.
Participating in developing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
Ensuring personnel use 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.
Participating in developing procedures for safe operation of equipment.
Ensuring only trained personnel operate equipment.
Ensuring equipment is operated safely.
Monitoring efficient use of nursing supplies.
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 the resident's care plan.
Reviewing nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
Assisting in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS.
Reviewing resident medical and nursing treatments.
Keeping abreast of economic conditions and recommending adjustments.
Supervising and managing nursing staff.
Assisting in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.