RN

PACS

1d • $36 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and helps ensure that resident care meets applicable standards, regulations, and facility policies. The role includes providing direct nursing care as needed, supporting clinical operations, coordinating care with residents, families, physicians, and other staff, and assisting with the overall supervision and management of nursing personnel.

The RN contributes to administrative functions, committee work, staff development, safety and infection-control programs, equipment and supply management, resident assessment and care planning, and department planning. The position requires working throughout the nursing service areas, including offices, nurses’ stations, drug rooms, and resident rooms. Work may include weekends, holidays, overtime beyond normal hours, and call-back during emergencies.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered South Carolina RN license; the job specification also requires an active RN license in the state of practice and good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• At least 2 years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, leadership, and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, plan and implement nursing programs, and work harmoniously with personnel and residents.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, work effectively with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals, and meet facility health requirements.
• Ability to move intermittently during the workday and push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and for a distance of 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with PCC.
• Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and help maintain quality resident care in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, policies, procedures, reports, quality assurance, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other departments.
• Participate in facility committees and provide nursing program information and reports as requested.
• Help ensure appropriate staffing, develop work assignments, delegate responsibilities, conduct rounds, monitor attendance and performance, and report staffing or personnel concerns to the Director.
• Support a positive, calm working environment and address staff complaints, grievances, and service improvement needs.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare rooms; greet and orient newly admitted residents; and complete related documentation.
• Assess and monitor residents, provide direct nursing care as needed, communicate changes in condition to physicians and family, and keep the Director informed.
• Coordinate with residents, families, physicians, and care teams regarding care, treatment, rehabilitation, and resident needs.
• Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, nursing documentation, and compliance with resident care plans and wishes.
• Perform or oversee clinical tasks as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
• Participate in resident assessments, care-plan development and review, MDS scheduling and revisions, and implementation of care-plan recommendations.
• Participate in staff training, in-service education, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
• Support safety, sanitation, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
• Monitor nursing work areas and resident care spaces for cleanliness and safety, and report hazardous conditions or equipment concerns.
• Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment, supply, and medication needs; promote safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies.
• Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, and other incidents in accordance with facility procedures.
• Assist with resident and family needs, including transportation arrangements after discharge and notification of family following a resident’s death.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $36–$40 per hour.
• Shift differentials: Monday–Friday nights (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) +$1.50 per hour; Saturday–Sunday days +$2.00 per hour; Saturday–Sunday nights +$3.50 per hour.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee appreciation and recognition.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

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