Registered Nurse

Registered NurseThe incumbent is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for insuring and providing quality and consistent resident care including medical applications/treatments and/or medications as well as coordinating interdisciplinary plan(s) of care and interpreting this level of care for individual Residents based on their specific needs.Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingLicensed to practice as an RN in the State of South Carolina.Must have 2-4 years practical experience as an RN and preferably in a Nursing/Resident Home environment.Normal "break-in" time is 3-6 months.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and authority when circumstances warrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.Must possess leadership, supervisory and authority ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to residential care.Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.Physical Demands:Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.