Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) (Avery Campus)

Your Impact: At Crossnore Communities for Children, our Registered Nurse does more than provide medical care. They help children and adolescents feel safe, supported, and cared for as they work toward healing. As a Registered Nurse on our Health Services team, you'll provide hands-on nursing care, coordinate medical services, manage medications, and support the staff who care for children in our residential programs. You'll work with children who have experienced trauma, helping ensure their physical and emotional health needs are met with compassion, consistency, and sound clinical judgment. If you're an RN who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, and wants a role beyond a traditional healthcare setting, with no 12-hour hospital shifts, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Location: Avery County (Crossnore), NC

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with four days per week on-site. Includes approximately 8 additional hours per week of on-call responsibilities, including telephone triage, eMAR support, and occasional on-site nursing assessments for admissions.

 

What you'll do: As a Registered Nurse, you'll work closely with our Health Services team, residential staff, healthcare providers, and families to support the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
Direct Nursing Care

• Conduct admission health screenings, physical assessments, and vital sign checks.
• Assess and respond to illnesses, injuries, and other health concerns.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Monitor and document changes in residents' physical and behavioral health.
• Provide First Aid, CPR, and emergency nursing interventions when needed.

Medication Management & Care Coordination

• Verify medication orders and maintain accurate electronic medication administration records (eMAR).
• Coordinate prescription medications, pharmacy deliveries, and medication availability.
• Communicate with physicians, psychiatrists, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
• Assist with medical appointments, laboratory testing, and follow-up care.
• Monitor medication storage and conduct monthly medication administration record (MAR) audits.

Staff Education & Support

• Train and coach staff on medication administration and safe medication practices.
• Provide CPR and First Aid training to staff and foster parents.
• Educate children, families, and staff about medications, health conditions, hygiene, and wellness.
• Serve as a trusted resource for residential staff navigating children's healthcare needs.

What you bring:

We're looking for an RN who combines strong clinical skills with compassion, flexibility, and sound judgment.

Required

• Active North Carolina RN license 
• First Aid/CPR certified, First Aid/CPR trainer certified (or able to obtain)
• Experience conducting triage, health screenings, and basic lab work 
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience providing health-related training (CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, hygiene education, etc.) to staff, clients, and families 
• Experience in trauma-informed care and behavioral health support for children

Clinical Skills we're looking for:

• Pediatric and adolescent nursing care
• Infection prevention and control
• Healthcare coordination and patient advocacy

You'll thrive here if you:

• Make sound clinical decisions on your own, including over the phone
• Stay calm and steady when a child is in crisis
• Explain health information clearly to kids, families, and non-medical staff
• Build strong working relationships across teams
• Adapt easily when plans and priorities change
• Bring cultural awareness and respect for individual differences
• Keep detailed, accurate records and follow through
• Respect confidentiality and professional boundaries

Hiring Range: $68,000 to $76,000 annually

• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range, while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.  

 

Benefits

Time off and growth

• 20 Days PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Financial Support for CEU's and License Renewal Fees provided
• Ongoing training

Health and financial benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k with up to a 6% employer match
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans
• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
• Flexible Spending Plan

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.

 

\nCompany Description

With more than 100 years of history and expertise, Crossnore Communities for Children provides holistic care to children and families who have experienced trauma. Through an innovative continuum of services, Crossnore ensures the well-being of children and families, walking alongside them to build resilient ecosystems of support so they can thrive in safe and loving homes, trauma-responsive schools, and resilient communities.

Company Description

With more than 100 years of history and expertise, Crossnore Communities for Children provides holistic care to children and families who have experienced trauma. Through an innovative continuum of services, Crossnore ensures the well-being of children and families, walking alongside them to build resilient ecosystems of support so they can thrive in safe and loving homes, trauma-responsive schools, and resilient communities.