Staff Nurse (RN/LPN/LVN)- Day Shift

The-Davis-Community-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand Pay

Benefits begin after 30 days

Gym and pool membership

Shift differential

Work-life balance

Competitive Wages

Job summary

The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC is seeking a full-time Nurse for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The role includes 12-hour shifts from 7a to 7p with every other weekend. A strong emphasis on compassionate care and resident dignity drives our team.

Qualifying candidates hold NC LPN or RN licensure, a relevant nursing education, and ideally geriatric experience. The position offers a stable work schedule and opportunities for growth within a respected community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current North Carolina licensure as LPN or RN (required).
• Geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and record licensed nursing care as prescribed.
• Collect and report resident health data and responses to treatment.
• Coordinate oversight of non-licensed staff in care plans.
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation seconds to care delivery.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and maintain safe, sanitary environments.
• Support quality of care and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

LPN

RN

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a full time Nurse to work in our Skilled Nursing Facility. We work 12hour shifts, 7a-7pm. The schedule will include every other weekend.

INTRODUCTION

The Davis Community is a vibrant senior living neighborhood and has been a proud corporate citizen of Wilmington, NC for over 60 years. Established as a skilled nursing facility in the early 1960s, Davis quickly became the premier healthcare center for senior care, and while they have grown and evolved, adding to services offered, we continue to be highly regarded in the region as a community that emphasizes compassion, care, and show of respect and dignity for residents.

COMMUNITY CULTURE

At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization’s ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community. Our Leading advantages include:

• State-of-the-art Facilities
• On-demand Pay
• Benefits begin after 30 days
• Low-cost lunches
• Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool
• Shift differential
• Work-life Balance
• Growth
• Competitive Wages

We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter! For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it.

The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted.

MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Collect data with regard to resident’s physical and mental health including reaction to illness and treatment regimens.
2. Record and report results of nursing assessment to physician, other personnel and responsible party as appropriate.
3. Deliver and record licensed nursing care to include medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician as well as care outlined in the resident’s individual plan of care (ADL’s, nutrition, hydration, labs retrieval/oversight, weight oversight, therapies and restorative initiatives, splinting, assistive devices, skin audits, behavior logs, acute episodic oversight documentation, etc.).
4. Coordinates and provides oversight to non-licensed personnel in implementing the resident’s individual plan of care.
5. Ensure continuity of care through documentation and communication of resident status (report) to relieving personnel.
6. Complete all clinical chart documentation according to best practice at time service rendered, prior to end of current shift, and/or by “late entry” with date, time, and legible signature or initials where appropriate. Documentation that is not time specific/shift specific, i.e. such as MDS, Care Plans, and certain summaries may be completed with signature and date on the day of documentation, completion and/or at time of review.
7. Ensures care plan/care cards are audited to reflect current baseline functionality/interventions.
8. Respond promptly to resident needs.
9. Maintain safe and sanitary work environment.
10. Participate in Quality of Care and Quality Improvement activities.
11. Maintenance of nursing credentials to include CPR.
12. Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the shift supervisor, Nursing Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Licensure/ Certification: Current North Carolina licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Experience: Some previous geriatric nursing experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.