RN

PACS

6d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Edisto Post-Acute is a 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility guidance to maintain quality care. The RN provides direct nursing care as needed and helps coordinate resident care with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role also supports nursing staff, quality assurance, resident assessments and care plans, admissions and discharges, safety, infection control, and the operation of the nursing service department. The position may involve work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs when necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or an approved RN program.
Current, active, unencumbered South Carolina RN license in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
Leadership, supervisory, communication, organizational, and independent decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, and laws and regulations applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide age-appropriate resident care and work effectively with residents, families, staff, and support agencies.
Ability to move intermittently and lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds as described in the posting; ability to assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support day-to-day nursing activities and staff during the assigned shift; delegate responsibilities and help ensure adequate staffing.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, visit residents, monitor their physical and emotional status, and communicate changes to physicians, families, and the Director of Nursing.
Coordinate care with residents, families, physicians, and other departments; participate in resident assessments, care planning, discharge planning, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, nursing documentation, and adherence to residents’ care plans and wishes.
Maintain and help update nursing policies, procedures, quality assurance activities, and department records and reports.
Participate in facility committees, surveys, staff meetings, performance evaluations, and employee training and continuing education.
Promote a safe, clean, and sanitary environment; monitor hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, equipment use, and personal protective equipment procedures.
Monitor nursing supplies and equipment, recommend needs, and support safe equipment operation and maintenance.
Report incidents, safety concerns, suspected fraud, privacy violations, and other required matters according to facility policy.
Support residents and families, including arranging transportation after discharge and communicating with family members when appropriate.