RN Days

PACS

2d • $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 the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and facility policies, helping maintain high-quality resident care. The position includes clinical nursing care and oversight of nursing staff, facility procedures, care plans, safety, infection control, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and other departments. The advertised schedule is 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. The job may also involve work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs when necessary.

The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, staffing, personnel supervision, quality assurance, committee work, staff development, and regulatory readiness. The RN assesses residents, provides and monitors care and treatments, supports admissions and discharges, and participates in care planning and resident assessments. The role also helps maintain safe, sanitary work areas and ensures staff follow infection-control, equipment-use, and other safety procedures.

The facility describes its work environment as warm and supportive, with leadership that values teamwork and employee appreciation, opportunities for career growth, and a focus on positive improvements. Compensation is $35–$37 per hour, plus shift differentials. Full-time employees are offered a 401(k) with company match and healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities are also mentioned.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina; must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Two or more years of experience; long-term care experience is preferred in the detailed qualifications, while the introductory posting says it is preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
• Clinical assessment, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, and supervisory abilities.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines that apply to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the public, including people who may be difficult, upset, or hostile.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
• Ability to meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and to function independently and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and a distance of at least 50 feet.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience is preferred, though not required according to the introductory posting.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and assist with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing nursing department operations and maintaining policies, procedures, and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure adequate licensed nursing and certified nursing assistant staffing for the shift; develop work assignments, delegate duties, monitor performance, and report staffing or personnel concerns.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed, assess and monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, and respond to changes in resident condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; monitor medication passes and treatment schedules and review medication records for accuracy and completeness.
• Notify attending physicians and next of kin when a resident’s condition changes, and communicate resident status to the Director and relevant care team members.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges; help prepare rooms and coordinate resident discharge planning and transportation as necessary.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff in planning and coordinating resident care and rehabilitation.
• Participate in resident assessments and development, review, and implementation of care plans; ensure care is consistent with the plan and resident’s wishes.
• Review nursing documentation to ensure it accurately describes care provided and resident responses.
• Participate in facility committees, surveys, quality assurance activities, and preparation of nursing service reports as required.
• Support staff development, in-service training, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
• Promote compliance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, applicable regulations, infection-control practices, and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe nursing work areas and resident care areas; ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and nursing equipment.
• Monitor the availability and safe operation of nursing supplies and equipment and recommend department needs to the Director.
• Complete required administrative documentation, incident reports, reports, and evaluations; protect resident health information and facility information-system access.
• Assist with resident and staff safety activities, including fire and disaster preparedness, and may assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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