Penick Village Inc. Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is seeking compassionate, professional and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. Our RN's serve is a charge nurse role leading the shift in providing nurturing direct care for the health of our residents.

Coordination of care must be carried out in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the DON/designee to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNA's and Medication Technicians in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Ensure that the written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department are followed by all nursing personnel assigned to you.

Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.

Ensure that the nursing personnel under your direction are following their respective job descriptions.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.

Participate in the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.

Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.

Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.

Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift are required.

Periodically review the department's policy & procedure manuals, etc. Make recommendations for revisions.

Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts services, programs and activities.

Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

Assist with admission, transfer and discharge residents as required,

Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.

Perform charting and documentation according to facilities policy and procedure manual.

Prepare, administer and document medication as ordered by physician and according to facility policy and procedure manual.

Function as an Assistant Responder for Independent Living residents.

Education:

Currently licensed as an LPN/RN in the state of North Carolina

CPR Certification