Full-time / Part-time / PRN

Sandpiper Rehab & Nursing in beautiful Mt. Pleasant, SC provides care tailored to each individual to help them get where they need to be. Sandpiper has three campuses with different options of living whether you are looking to regain your independence and return home with our rehab facility, if you need long-term care which provides skilled nursing, assisted living or independent living. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a RN! Duties and Responsibilities • Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality and a home-like environment for the residents. • Present a professional image & exhibit a manner that is cordial and respectful • Communicate and maintain positive relationships with employees, residents, and family members • Use integrity, good judgement, and problem-solving skills in making decisions • Compile and maintain accurate reporting as required/requested • Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures • Supervise and evaluate Certified Nursing Assistants providing direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary • Maintain open communication with outgoing and incoming nursing staff during change of shift • Conduct resident care rounds, report issues to Unit Manager and initiate corrective action • Identify resident problems and respond to resident emergencies by initiating emergency care in a calm and effective manner • Serve as an advocate for the residents by maintaining the Resident’s Rights • Promptly report changes in resident status to the Physician, Unit Manager and/or Director of Nursing and take follow up action as necessary • Follow admission/discharge/transfer procedures and communicate resident admission to Interdisciplinary Team, Physicians, and other ancillary service providers • Competently perform basic nursing skills • Listen to resident, family, and physician concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to the Unit Manager • Monitor meal service to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary • Supervise the application and removal of all devices used to position and enable resident to function as independently as possible • Undertake various office responsibilities: answer calls, and reply to messages, execute triage within the scope of registered nursing in an accurate precise way • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary per policies and procedures • Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident as well as the resident’s response to care • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and staff • Report to work on-time and ready for the work day • Attend/complete required in-services and other mandatory trainings and meetings • Other duties as assigned