Registered Nurse, FT

Salemtowne•Winston-Salem, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care in a skilled nursing community under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or another medical supervisor and operates under physician orders. The RN provides basic medical care, including assessing residents and monitoring changes in condition, wound care, medication administration, resident and caregiver education, and obtaining specimens as ordered. The role also supports residents’ health, comfort, and safety through assistance with bathing, feeding, and dressing. The RN helps ensure resident-centered care, accurate clinical records, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing supervision, teaching, and evaluation of nursing personnel. The position promotes resident rights, family involvement, meaningful relationships, and the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved nursing program.
Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing with the NC Board of Nursing.
CPR certified or able to become CPR certified.
Strong observation and assessment skills, including the ability to recognize early signs of changing physical, social, or spiritual conditions and respond appropriately.
Ability to communicate residents’ medical needs clearly to team members, resident representatives, and physicians.
Ability to provide clear directions, expectations, and feedback and to elicit trust and cooperation from team members.
Ability to model person-centered practices and provide direction to other team members.
Ability to support teamwork, accountability, advocacy, and conflict mediation as needed.
Ability to stand and walk short distances for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend at the knees, twist at the waist, and reach above, below, and at shoulder level.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and basic medical treatment in accordance with physician orders.
Assess residents, monitor changes in condition, provide wound care, administer medications, educate residents and caregivers, and obtain specimens as ordered.
Assist residents with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
Ensure medications are reordered as prescribed and maintain accurate, current nursing progress notes, treatment records, assessments, incident reports, and other documentation.
Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate nursing personnel as specified by the legal definition of nursing practice.
Communicate in-service and educational needs related to new diagnoses or treatments to the ADON and the respective Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Confirm residents receive scheduled showers and expected ADL care.
Promote resident rights and encourage resident and family involvement in care through education and access to appropriate resources.
Maintain professional and technical skills by attending mandatory in-services, participating in staff development, and pursuing continuing education to maintain licensure.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values and participate in Salemtowne Shines.
Perform other duties as assigned.