Registered Nurse (RN)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Horse Cave, KY

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Hart County Rehab & Wellness Center is a 104-bed facility offering short-term rehabilitation and traditional long-term care. The Registered Nurse provides resident-centered nursing care and works as part of a team focused on quality outcomes, compassionate service, and residents’ comfort, dignity, and safety. The role is open to candidates at different career stages, including new graduates and experienced nurses. The RN provides direct nursing care, supervises nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift as applicable, and collaborates with residents’ physicians, responsible parties, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN also documents care, coordinates resident transitions, and participates in quality assurance, staff education, and regulatory activities. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans; paid time off and holiday incentive pay; tuition support; and other employee programs. The stated pay is up to $42.00 per hour.

Requirements

Current, active RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification, preferably from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Long-term care experience.
Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety.
Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, as applicable and in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status and notify the attending physician and responsible party of changes in condition.
Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.