Registered Nurse (RN) OIDD -Coastal
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals in designated units at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) in Summerville, South Carolina. The role maintains unit nursing needs, manages acute medical issues when the Nurse Supervisor is absent, and administers medications and procedures according to pharmacy and nursing guidelines. The nurse assesses needs, initiates nursing interventions, develops and evaluates care plans, and coordinates nursing care with individuals’ Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The position also participates in rehabilitation programs, supports and trains nursing staff, and helps ensure a clean and safe environment. Eligible candidates may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus, distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment. Applicable shifts may qualify for up to $6.25 per hour in shift differential.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Related nursing experience.
- Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, theories, and techniques.
- Knowledge of teaching methods applicable to nursing.
- Knowledge of nursing administration principles and practices in a healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of healthcare facility certification requirements and standards.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct, and evaluate other employees’ work.
- Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of individuals and families.
- Ability to follow detailed technical and professional instructions.
- Ability to develop and implement therapeutic nursing programs.
- General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Ability to work in a group-home-like setting or ICF.
- Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.
Responsibilities
- Maintain acute medical care for the facility in the absence of the Nurse Supervisor.
- Manage medications and procedures in accordance with pharmacy and nursing procedure guidelines.
- Document and participate in individuals’ rehabilitation programs.
- Coordinate health care for assigned units according to Health Care Guidelines.
- Assist in planning and providing nursing care, assess nursing needs, and initiate nursing interventions in accordance with licensing and certification requirements.
- Guide and develop nursing staff to support quality activities, care, and treatment.
- Assess individuals, identify symptoms of physical or emotional illness, formulate and implement plans of care, and evaluate outcomes.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate nursing care plans into Individual Support Plans.
- Perform clinical skills competently and ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Provide training and serve as a resource for nursing staff.
- Perform and participate in other activities as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days of sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
- Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Up to $6.25 per hour shift differential for applicable shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
