RN- $7,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS•Greenwood, SC

3d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Edgefield Post Acute is hiring a Registered Nurse to supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and help maintain high-quality resident care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Edgefield, South Carolina. The role combines direct nursing care with oversight of nursing staff, resident assessments and care planning, administrative duties, staff development, safety, infection control, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and other departments. The RN is also responsible for helping ensure compliance with applicable facility policies and federal, state, and local requirements. Compensation is listed at $29–$32 per hour based on experience, with a $3 per hour weekday night shift differential and a $4 per hour Saturday and Sunday shift differential. The employer advertises a $7,500 sign-on bonus and offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition events, professional growth opportunities, and supportive leadership.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in South Carolina and good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Independent decision-making, practical problem-solving, tact, and the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures related to quality care.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Patience, enthusiasm, a cheerful disposition, and willingness to work with residents who may be difficult, upset, or hostile.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position, function independently, and work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and carry or move it at least 50 feet.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and assist with the overall supervision and management of nursing staff.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, policies and procedures, quality assurance, regulatory surveys, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other resident services.
Prepare required reports and administrative documentation, complete medical forms and incident reports, and communicate relevant nursing department issues to the Director.
Participate in facility committees, provide requested reports, and implement committee recommendations as directed.
Ensure adequate nursing and nursing assistant staffing; develop work assignments, delegate responsibilities, make rounds, monitor performance and attendance, and help evaluate staff.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare rooms for admissions and inform nursing personnel of new arrivals.
Provide and oversee resident care, including daily resident visits, nursing assessments, care planning, medication and treatment monitoring, and communication with physicians and families about changes in condition.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, obtaining specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Review nursing notes, medication records, orders, and care plans to ensure care is documented and provided appropriately.
Participate in staff training and continuing education, including in-service programs and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing department supplies and equipment, and support safe operation and preventive maintenance procedures.
Participate in resident assessments and development, review, and implementation of individualized care plans, including MDS-related work and discharge plans.