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.
Performs nursing assessments and reassessments based on resident needs Provides direct care and administers medications and treatments per protocols Maintains timely and accurate documentation of resident care and conditions Communicates effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members Develops, updates, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with residents and families Assesses and manages resident pain levels; educates residents/families on pain management strategies Applies infection control practices and maintains a safe, clean environment Assists residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and elimination Provides emotional support and advocates for resident rights and dignity Participates in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers Reports significant changes in resident conditions and follows up as appropriate Functions as a liaison between residents, families, healthcare providers, and facility leadership Participates in staff orientation, training, and performance improvement activities Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emergency situations calmly Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and standard nursing software Knowledge of age-specific care and long-term care regulatory standards Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills Physical ability to perform essential nursing functions, including lifting and transferring residents Flexible with scheduling and willing to work as needed for departmental coverage Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professional conduct Qualifications Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred Licenses/Certifications Current state RN license or current Compact State RN license Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA) required within time frame specified in facility policy Experience Previous long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred