Nursing - RN-Sumter - Per Diem

Active Day•Sumter, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders and emergent needs. The role coordinates care with other professional disciplines and provides instruction and assistance to members, staff, family members, and the general community. The Registered Nurse ensures that work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and standards. This per diem role offers person-centered care in an adult day health setting. Nurses get to know members and their healthcare needs, typically avoid 12-hour shifts and on-call duties, and rarely handle acute care conditions. Aides and other support personnel are available to assist as needed.

Requirements

RN license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
1–2 years of full-time-equivalent experience in a licensed healthcare facility.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Manuals of Standards for Adult Day Health Care Licensure.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.
Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions, handle multiple priorities, and work in a cross-functional capacity.
Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric and long-term care experience preferred.
May be required to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and administer medication according to each member's plan of care, physician's orders, and emergent needs; document clinical and progress notes in the member's medical record.
Perform initial nursing assessments and observe, monitor, and document members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications; report abnormalities to a physician.
Coordinate care with other member care services, including Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and DME.
Assist members with daily functional activities as needed, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, family members, and the general community as directed.
Participate in facility marketing activities.
Provide emergency care and prepare incident reports as required.
Perform Director of Nursing duties as required.
Participate in continuing nursing education.