Registered Nurse - RN

Love Where You Work! – Now Hiring Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) at Friends Homes!

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith-based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day. Whether you're providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission-driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits for YOU:

• Discounted meals from select on-site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Onsite employee health clinic
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit union membership options
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year

What You'll Do:

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Friends Homes, you'll play a key leadership role in overseeing and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents in a long-term care environment. You'll help guide clinical staff, coordinate care, and ensure compliance with all standards while fostering a homelike and respectful atmosphere. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, administer, and document resident care in accordance with physician orders and community policies
• Monitor and record resident progress and communicate with physicians and family members
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during rounds
• Coordinate and manage care provided by nursing staff and oversee CNAs
• Participate in admission assessments and resident care planning
• Maintain accurate records, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and treatment plans
• Respond to emergency and health-related calls from residents
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide coverage when needed
• Supervise and assist with orientation and ongoing training of nursing personnel
• Provide in-service education and promote professional development
• Support resident rights and dignity in every interaction
• Ensure compliance with infection control, OBRA, OSHA, and HIPAA standards
• Use and manage medical equipment and electronic records systems, including PIXIS
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committee work as needed (e.g., QAPI, safety)

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
• Current CPR certification (must meet American Heart Association standards or equivalent)
• Experience with geriatric or long-term care residents
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities
• Physical ability to assist with resident transfers and emergency care
• Preferred: Experience working in a Life Plan Community or similar senior care environment
• Familiarity with the Household Model of care and person-centered practices
• Physical & Environmental Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently; assist with resident transfers
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, and standing for extended periods
• Use of various medical and office equipment throughout the shift
• Work is 100% indoors with a focus on resident-centered care
• Exposure risk: Category I/II – Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids may occur
• Requires excellent communication, sensory, and cognitive abilities