RN Nights

PACS

7d • $35 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Forest Acres Post Acute is a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and helps ensure high-quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards. The RN works with nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, and other departments, and may assist the Director of Nursing Services with the operation and coordination of nursing services.

The position includes clinical care and oversight as well as administrative, personnel, committee, staff development, safety, infection control, equipment, care planning, and budget-related duties. The RN assesses and monitors residents, administers and oversees medications and treatments, maintains documentation, supports care plans, and responds to changes in residents’ conditions. The role is for night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 12-hour shifts available. Compensation is $35–$37 per hour, plus shift differentials.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active South Carolina Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• 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 CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, leadership, supervisory, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel, and to deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and maintain required continuing education and licensure.
• Ability to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned shift and assist with overall nursing staff supervision and management.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing nursing services and maintaining policies, procedures, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in facility committees, surveys, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Support staffing and personnel functions, including assigning and delegating work, monitoring staffing and attendance, conducting rounds, and contributing to performance evaluations.
• Provide and oversee resident care, including assessments, monitoring, documentation, medication administration, treatments, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Notify physicians and next of kin of changes in residents’ conditions, consult with residents and families about care, and report resident status to the Director.
• Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, nursing documentation, care plans, and compliance with residents’ wishes and facility procedures.
• Participate in staff training, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
• Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and equipment.
• Monitor nursing supplies and equipment, recommend departmental needs, and ensure safe and efficient equipment use.
• Assist with resident assessments and preliminary and comprehensive care plans, and review whether care is being delivered according to those plans.
• Complete required reports and administrative documentation, and report suspected fraud, safety issues, incidents, or unauthorized access to facility information.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and positive environment for residents, families, and staff.

Benefits

• $35–$37 per hour plus shift differentials.
• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare benefits for full-time employees.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership, a warm work environment, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree