Registered Nurse at Serenity Assisted Living Buckhannon, WV 26201

Serenity Assisted Living in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide clinical support and on-call coverage for our assisted living community. This role focuses on responding to resident health concerns, staff guidance, and clinical decision-making outside normal business hours, with a strong emphasis on geriatric care.

Clinical Setting

Serenity Assisted Living is located at 269 Little Sand Run Road in Buckhannon, WV. This position serves an assisted living community with a focus on geriatric residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and nursing support to assisted living staff
• Respond to resident health concerns, changes in condition, and urgent situations
• Perform resident assessments monthly and as needed
• Administer or oversee medication administration per policy
• Communicate with providers, families, and pharmacy as necessary
• Determine when a higher level of care or emergency services are needed
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and assisted living standards
• Document assessments, interventions, and communications accurately

Schedule

This position requires on-call coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You must be able to respond by phone within 5 minutes and/or in person within 60 minutes. The role requires a minimum of 25 hours per week at the facility during daytime hours, with 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership support to staff
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior on-call or supervisory nursing experience
• Experience with assisted living, long-term care, geriatrics, or home health
• Familiarity with state assisted living regulations
• Experience with EMR or electronic documentation systems

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary of $65,000 to $75,000 per year based on experience
• Flexible scheduling with defined on-call structure
• Supportive leadership team