RN/LPN Opportunities - All Shifts

CENTURY CARE MANAGEMENT INC•New Bern, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our employees are our greatest asset—and the heart of everything we do. Exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are proud of the dedicated professionals who bring compassion, skill, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving others to work each day. Their talent and passion create the meaningful connections that make our communities feel like home. We believe that when we invest in our employees, we strengthen the care we provide. By creating opportunities for professional growth, supporting career development, recognizing individual contributions, and fostering a culture of teamwork and respect, we empower our employees to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our team members do more than provide high-quality clinical care—they build relationships, create moments of joy, support families, and help residents feel valued, respected, and connected. If you are looking for more than just a job, we invite you to build your career with a team where your work matters, your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Our employees are our greatest asset. Our residents are our purpose. Caring for others is who we are.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program
Must have a valid North Carolina State Board for Nursing license
Completion of Category II intravenous protocol
CPR/BLS certification
Ability to access, plan carry out, and evaluate patient care plans
Proficiency in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and assisting doctors during treatment
Ability to accurately document resident care using electronic and/or paper documentation systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with residents, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and assist coworkers when resident care needs require it.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to resident safety and quality of care.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergencies or stressful situations.
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
Fine Motor Skills
Visual acuity

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living facility is preferred, experience is not required

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized plans of care, physician/provider orders, facility policies, and the RN's/LPN’s permitted scope of practice.
Collect and document resident information and participate in ongoing observation and assessment of residents as permitted within the RN's/LPN’s scope of practice.
Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, behavioral, and psychosocial condition and promptly report significant changes to physician/provider as appropriate.
Administer medications, injections, treatments, enteral feedings, and other nursing interventions as ordered and within the RN's/LPN’s scope of practice.
Perform wound care and monitor residents for changes in wounds or skin integrity.
Monitor resident pain and response to medications, treatments, and nursing interventions.
Obtain and monitor vital signs, blood glucose results, weights, intake and output, and other clinical information.
Recognize signs and symptoms requiring additional nursing assessment or medical intervention and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate individual.
Notify physicians/providers, responsible parties, supervisors, and other members of the care team regarding changes in resident condition as required.
Implement new and revised physician/provider orders accurately and timely.
Monitor residents following falls, incidents, medication changes, new treatments, hospital returns, or other significant clinical events.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and transitions of care.
Assist with implementation and evaluation of individualized plans of care in collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team.
Participate in fall prevention, skin integrity, infection prevention, pain management, restorative nursing, and other clinical programs designed to promote positive resident outcomes.
Respond appropriately during resident emergencies and initiate emergency procedures within training and scope of practice.
Administer medications and treatments accurately and in accordance with physician/provider orders and facility policies.
Follow established medication administration procedures and medication safety practices.
Accurately complete medication administration records (MARs) and treatment administration records (TARs).
Monitor residents for effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and other responses to medications and treatments.
Promptly report medication errors, adverse reactions, changes in condition, and other medication-related concerns according to facility policy.
Communicate with pharmacy, physicians/providers, and nursing leadership regarding medication or treatment concerns as appropriate.
Ensure medications and treatment supplies are properly stored and secured in accordance with facility procedures.
Provide direction and supervision to CNAs and other nursing personnel as permitted by applicable requirements and facility policy.
Delegate appropriate tasks based on resident needs, staff competency, scope of practice, and applicable requirements.
Monitor resident care to ensure assigned tasks are completed safely, timely, and appropriately.
Serve as a resource to CNAs and assist staff in responding to resident care needs.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and respectful communication among nursing staff.
Assist with orientation, education, and support of newly hired nursing personnel as assigned.
Communicate staffing, resident care, and operational concerns to nursing leadership.
Serve as a charge nurse when assigned and when consistent with scope of practice and facility policy.