Registered Nurse/LPN

Century Care Management; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with company matching

Performance-based bonus

Paid leave and holidays

Employer-paid conferences and training

Healthcare and dependent care flexible

Job summary

Century Care Management in North Carolina is seeking a registered nurse to join our long-term care team. You will perform patient assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and families to promote resident dignity and safety.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN or BSN, a current RN license for NC, and experience in geriatric care. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ADN or BSN program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in NC.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing processes, care planning, and clinical assessment.
• Ability to perform comprehensive resident assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• CPR/BLS certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side-effects of medications.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating and bathing.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Communication with families

Critical thinking

Education

ADN or BSN degree

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for new team members who desire to make a difference in the long-term care arena and to positively touch lives. If you are looking to join a growing, innovative company that puts service to others as a top priority, you may be interested in joining our team. The ideal candidate will have long-term care experience, be compassionate and caring, handle multiple priorities, work flexible hours, and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side-effects of medications
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating and bathing
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company matching program
• Performance-based bonus
• Paid leave and holidays
• Employer-paid conferences and training
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing processes, care planning, and clinical assessment
• Ability to perform comprehensive resident assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Skilled in medication administration, wound care, IV therapy (where permitted), and complex clinical interventions
• Strong leadership abilities with experience supervising LPNs, CNAs, and other support staff
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing long-term care facilities, including standards established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives, infection control programs, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to resident-centered care, advocacy, and maintaining resident dignity and safety
• Current CPR/BLS certification