Nursing - RN

Active Day•North Charleston, SC

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders, individual plans of care, and emergent needs. The role coordinates care with other professional disciplines and provides instruction and assistance to members, staff, family members, and the general community. The nurse ensures that work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and standards. Active Day describes the role as offering person-centered care in a setting without routine 12-hour shifts, on-call duties, or daily late hours. Nurses get to know members and their healthcare needs, rarely handle acute-care conditions day-to-day, and may receive assistance from center aides and other support personnel. The position may require performing duties of the Director of Nursing and participating in continuing nursing education.

Requirements

RN license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable.
1–2 years of full-time-equivalent experience in a licensed health care facility.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of SC Dept of Health and Senior Services Manuals of Standards for Adult Day Health Care Licensure.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.
Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions, handle multiple priorities, and work in a cross-functional capacity.
Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric and long-term care experience preferred.
May be required to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and administer medication according to each member's plan of care, physician's orders, and emergent needs; document clinical and progress notes in medical records.
Perform initial nursing assessments and observe, monitor, and document members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications; report abnormalities to a physician.
Coordinate care with other member care services, including Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and DME.
Assist members with daily functional activities, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, family members, and the general community as directed.
Participate in facility marketing activities.
Provide emergency care and prepare incident reports as required.
Perform duties of the Director of Nursing as required.
Participate in continuing nursing education.
Ensure work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards.