Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties

• Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice.

• Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures.

• Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.

• Follow facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guideline.

• Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensure that the L. P. N.’s, C. N. A.’s and/or others under his/her supervision receive their resident reports, has their assignments and break times scheduled.

• Assist the L. P. N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice.

• Receives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts. Count or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts.

• Coordinates/Prepares MDS schedules for quarterly, annual and significant change assessments.

• Complete MDS Booklet as per schedule (Nursing Sections).

• Reviews and signs off on all completed MDS and RAP Summary.

• Develops care plan that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s).

• Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans.

• Ensures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes.

• Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unit.

• Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others.

• Identifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required.

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care team.

• Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used.

• Investigates and follow through on medication errors.

• Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly.

• Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate.

• Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports.

• Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed.

• Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations.

• Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times.

• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts.

• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications/

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• M. S./B. S. or equivalent experience preferred

• Licensed to practice in Tennessee

• Nursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging process.

• Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility.

Shift Needs

• Full-Time and Part-Time ( Days and Nights)

Salary: $45 to $50 an hour

Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Available

• Highly competitive salary

• Insurance

• Fringe Benefits

• Employee Perks

• KinderCare Discount

• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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