Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Edenwood (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce/Columbia, SC is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem coverage. You will provide professional nursing care, perform assessments and care planning, and help prevent complications while supporting patients' return to independence.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR, and a willingness to work in a multidisciplinary rehab setting. ACLS is preferred in LTACH/Texas contexts, with emphasis on infection control and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Accredited RN program completed; ASN/BSN acceptable.
• Current state RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year of recent acute care nursing preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in assigned unit.
• Perform assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to infection control standards.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Infection control

Wound care knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Per Diem – Columbia (Cayce), SC

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.