Registered Nurse (RN)

apartment Letcher Manor location_onWhitesburg, KY 41858, US

Do you have a passion for geriatrics and desire a rewarding career, excellent benefits, and ample opportunity for advancement? If so, consider joining the Letcher Manor team! We have a career opportunity available for a Registered Nurse (RN) Position. We're seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse that is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of care while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. We are looking for candidates who are devoted to providing the highest quality of professional care to our residents. At Letcher Manor, it is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a family that deeply influences the lives of our residents on a daily basis.

You will be working alongside other nurses while providing direction, physician collaboration, quality assurance and other managerial tasks. A full time Nurse Practitioner is on location and available 24/7.

RN Requirements:

Current/valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board.

RN Skills:

Applicant must possess strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

RN Schedule:

Day Shift or Night Shift
12 Hour Shifts
Full-time

RN Employee Benefits*:
Letcher Manor offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Because we value each and every employee, Letcher Manor is proud to offer the following benefits:

$3.00/Hour Evening & Night Shift Differential
$3.00/Hour Weekend Differential
Modified Compensation "Pay in Lieu of Benefits" Option
RN Student Loan Payback Program
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Health, Vision, & Dental
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
Tuitoin Reimbursement
Perfect Attendance Perks
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

*Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.

If you are interested in being part of a family that allows you the opportunity to apply your skills for a leader in the long-term care industry, then we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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