Registered Nurse in Sumter, South Carolina at Pinewood Nursing Care

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: RN Unit Manager or Director of Nursing

DIRECT REPORTS: LPNs, CNAs

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

DATE: 11/01/2022

JOB SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident/patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid State licensure as an RN
• Current CPR certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
• Supervises LPNs and Nursing Assistants, oversees ADLs and documentation.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Standing - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently

Climbing or Balance - Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally

Talk/Hear - Frequently

See - Frequently

Taste/Smell - Occasionally

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently

Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person