Registered Nurse, Full Time Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (RN-LTC) provides comprehensive nursing care in a long-term residential setting. The role ensures resident safety, comfort, and dignity while managing complex medical, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The RN-LTC works in accordance with established policies, regulatory standards, and nursing best practices, promoting resident satisfaction and quality of life. Bolivar Medical Center is a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, Mississippi, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. The Joint Commission-accredited hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services, as well as a long-term care unit.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Current state RN license or current Compact State RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within the time frame specified in facility policy.
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emergency situations calmly.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and standard nursing software.
- Knowledge of age-specific care and long-term care regulatory standards.
- Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to perform essential nursing functions, including lifting and transferring residents.
- Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to work as needed for departmental coverage.
- Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professional conduct.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous long-term care or geriatric nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments and reassessments based on resident needs.
- Provide direct care and administer medications and treatments according to protocols.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of resident care and conditions.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Develop, update, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with residents and families.
- Assess and manage resident pain, and educate residents and families on pain management strategies.
- Apply infection control practices and maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and elimination.
- Provide emotional support and advocate for resident rights and dignity.
- Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Report significant changes in resident conditions and follow up as appropriate.
- Act as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility leadership.
- Participate in staff orientation, training, and performance improvement activities.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $12,500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
