Respiratory Nurse (RN) at Forest Acres Post Acute in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and Rehab facility conveniently located in Forest Drive, Columbia, South Carolina. We are excited to announce that we are under new management who are supportive and dynamic! We are a family that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day.

We are seeking a Respiratory Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team!

We work together as a team in our family orientated environment and due to continued growth we are looking to expand our team!

We are currently looking for an experienced Special Projects / treatment / respiratory nurse! to join our team who wants to be rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

We Offer:

• $65-80K per year


• Excellent healthcare benefits including dental & vision


• 401k matching


• Gym and weight-loss program reimbursements, and more!

Duties of the Respiratory specialist nurse

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and activities.


• Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.


• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.


• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.


• Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in S.C.


• Current CPR certification


• Experience with PCC preferred


• Supervisory Experience


• Experience in a fast-paced, high admissions LTC facility


• Must maintain all required continuing education/ licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.