Nursing - RN Spartanburg

Active Day•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders 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 Registered Nurse ensures that work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards. Active Day describes the role as providing person-centered care in an adult day setting, with manageable duties and support personnel. Nurses are not expected to work 12-hour shifts or be on call, and acute care conditions are rarely handled day to day.

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 applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.
Ability to communicate well in English, 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.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish may be required.

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 the medical record.
Perform initial nursing assessments and observe, monitor, and document 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.