Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing team. In this essential role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to residents with chronic conditions, complex medical needs, and varying levels of functional ability. You will play a key role in promoting resident safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact in a long-term care environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories using EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections safely and accurately while adhering to aseptic techniques, infection control protocols, and HIPAA regulations.
• Provide skilled nursing care for residents with chronic illnesses, post-acute recovery needs, cognitive impairments, and mobility limitations.
• Manage and monitor complex clinical interventions including wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, enteral feedings (G-tubes), ostomy care, and dialysis coordination.
• Provide care for residents requiring tracheostomy and ventilator support; experience with vent/trach management is a strong plus.
• Coordinate resident care through case management and care planning in collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and families.
• Monitor changes in resident condition, recognize early signs of deterioration, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the facility, including falls, respiratory distress, and acute changes in condition.
• Educate residents and families on disease management, medication adherence, nutrition, and long-term care planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards, including NCQA guidelines and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in good standing with the state nursing board.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or assisted living preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems (PCC).
• Experience with complex resident care including wound management, tube feedings, ostomy care, and chronic disease management.
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality long-term care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person