Registered Nurse (RN)

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Spearfish•Spearfish, SD

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) supports the health, well-being, and quality of life of residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role provides clinical assessments, care coordination, documentation, oversight of resident care, and nursing support, with services delivered compassionately and with respect for each resident’s individuality. At Peaceful Pines Senior Living, the RN partners with residents, families, nursing leadership, and community teams to provide whole-person care that supports physical health and safety, emotional well-being, connection, purpose, and independence. The RN serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and advocate, helping ensure exceptional resident care and a supportive environment for team members.

Requirements

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing resident needs.
Must maintain confidentiality of resident, family, and organizational information.
Must exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical conduct at all times.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Conduct resident assessments and ongoing evaluations to support individualized, person-centered care.
Assist with developing, updating, and implementing resident service plans.
Ensure safe, ethical, high-quality care that reflects residents’ preferences, needs, and goals.
Obtain, administer, and document medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and community policies.
Monitor resident conditions and recognize changes that may affect health, safety, or well-being.
Integrate physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being into care planning and delivery; support Memory Care practices that promote dignity, engagement, safety, and meaningful living.
Provide clinical guidance and support to direct care teams.
Build relationships with residents and families through compassionate communication and active listening; support residents’ independence, choices, routines, and preferences when possible.
Communicate changes in resident condition or care needs to nursing leadership; participate in care discussions and collaborate with nursing leaders on care decisions.
Monitor the EHR system for accuracy, compliance, and resident safety; review and process physician orders and communicate changes to the Director of Nursing.
Manage medication-related inventory and pharmacy deliveries, verify and review newly received medications, and support Medication Aides in safe administration practices.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and potential concerns.
Maintain resident records, files, assessments, and documentation accurately and timely; prepare medical paperwork for appointments and care coordination.
Complete incident reports accurately and promptly; assist with regulatory compliance, survey readiness, state licensure surveys, and compliance reviews.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, shared accountability, compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a clinical resource during shifts; assist with onboarding, training, and competency development when requested.
Communicate important resident updates through established systems; assist with staffing support and shift coverage as needed.
Observe and document significant conditions, changes, and responses to treatments; take and monitor vital signs.
Identify risks and collaborate on interventions to improve resident outcomes; support quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
Provide on-call support and clinical consultation as assigned; partner with leadership on community goals and quality outcomes.
Support effective communication among departments and participate in meetings, education opportunities, and professional development activities.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.