Description
Sign On Bonus Eligible: $12,500
Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (RN-LTC) provides comprehensive nursing care in a long-term residential setting. This role ensures resident safety, comfort, and dignity while managing their complex medical, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The RN-LTC functions in accordance with established policies, regulatory standards, and nursing best practices, promoting a high level of resident satisfaction and quality of life.
Essential Functions
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Performs nursing assessments and reassessments based on resident needs
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Provides direct care and administers medications and treatments per protocols
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Maintains timely and accurate documentation of resident care and conditions
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Communicates effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
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Develops, updates, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with residents and families
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Assesses and manages resident pain levels; educates residents/families on pain management strategies
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Applies infection control practices and maintains a safe, clean environment
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Assists residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and elimination
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Provides emotional support and advocates for resident rights and dignity
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Participates in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers
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Reports significant changes in resident conditions and follows up as appropriate
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Functions as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility leadership
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Participates in staff orientation, training, and performance improvement activities
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
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Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emergency situations calmly
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Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and standard nursing software
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Knowledge of age-specific care and long-term care regulatory standards
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Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
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Physical ability to perform essential nursing functions, including lifting and transferring residents
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Flexible with scheduling and willing to work as needed for departmental coverage
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Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professional conduct
Qualifications
Education
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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred
Licenses/Certifications
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Current state RN license or current Compact State RN license
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA) required within time frame specified in facility policy
Experience
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Previous long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred
