Registered Nurse Long Term Care, Full Time Days

Job Opportunity At Bolivar Medical CenterStart your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (RN-LTC)The Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (RN-LTC) provides comprehensive nursing care in a long-term residential setting. This role ensures resident safety, comfort, and dignity while managing their complex medical, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The RN-LTC functions in accordance with established policies, regulatory standards, and nursing best practices, promoting a high level of resident satisfaction and quality of life.Essential FunctionsPerforms nursing assessments and reassessments based on resident needsProvides direct care and administers medications and treatments per protocolsMaintains timely and accurate documentation of resident care and conditionsCommunicates effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team membersDevelops, updates, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with residents and familiesAssesses and manages resident pain levels; educates residents/families on pain management strategiesApplies infection control practices and maintains a safe, clean environmentAssists residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and eliminationProvides emotional support and advocates for resident rights and dignityParticipates in resident admissions, discharges, and transfersReports significant changes in resident conditions and follows up as appropriateFunctions as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility leadershipParticipates in staff orientation, training, and performance improvement activitiesKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsStrong clinical judgment and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and handle emergency situations calmlyProficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and standard nursing softwareKnowledge of age-specific care and long-term care regulatory standardsAttention to detail, time management, and organizational skillsPhysical ability to perform essential nursing functions, including lifting and transferring residentsFlexible with scheduling and willing to work as needed for departmental coverageCommitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professional conductQualificationsEducationAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN), requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferredLicenses/CertificationsCurrent state RN license or current Compact State RN licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA) required within time frame specified in facility policyExperiencePrevious long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred