RN Part Time Nights

PACS

9d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Edisto Post-Acute Family as an RN! Edisto Post-Acute is a welcoming 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in beautiful Orangeburg, South Carolina. We are proud to provide exceptional care while creating rewarding career opportunities in a supportive, family-oriented environment. We value the relationships we build with our residents, families, coworkers, and community. We are looking for a compassionate nurse who thrives in a team-focused environment. The primary responsibility of this job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college/university or approved RN program
Active, unencumbered South Carolina RN License
Ability to work 12-hour shifts
A passion for providing exceptional resident-centered care
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to residents
Lead and support CNAs and other nursing team members
Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes appropriately
Collaborate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
Help ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive environment for residents and staff
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures
Ensure that reference material is current
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required
Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program
Participate in facility surveys (inspections)
Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs, and activities
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
Attend various committee meetings of the facility
Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities
Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee
Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings
Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans
Implement recommendations from established committees
Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available
Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available
Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks
Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to each Charge Nurse
Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program
Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Make daily rounds of the nursing service department
Monitor absenteeism
Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis
Review and evaluate your department’s work force
Participate in employee performance evaluations
Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates
Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission
Make rounds with physicians as necessary
Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis
Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner
Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident’s physician in planning the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc.
Notify the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition
Visit residents on a daily basis
Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee
Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive
Provide direct nursing care as necessary
Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered
Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary
Report problem areas to the Director
Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters
Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents
Authorize the use of restraints when necessary
Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules
Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies
Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary
Inform family members of the death of the resident
Call funeral homes when requested by the family
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes
Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs
Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees
Attend and participate in continuing education programs
Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department
Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs
Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand
Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment
Monitor your shift’s personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures
Ensure that nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene procedures
Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program
Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment
Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person
Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department
Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained
Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program
Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment
Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department’s equipment
Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner
Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals
Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident
Participate in the development of a written plan of care for each resident
Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan
Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions
Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident’s care plan
Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS
Review resident’s medical and nursing treatments
Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend adjustments in nursing services
Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.
Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff