LPN (5:45am- 6:15pm Sat. - Sun) every other weekend

Bartlett, TN 38134: Relocation required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and treatments as ordered by the physician of record, verifying correct dosage, strength, labeling, and supply adequacy.
• Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments administered.
• Document all pertinent patient condition information in nurse’s notes.
• Assign and oversee nursing care tasks, ensuring assignments are completed.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff, including orientation to the nursing home’s fire and emergency plan.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current registration with the State Board of Examiners.
• Current Health Card.
• Experience in geriatrics is helpful, but an interest in Geriatric Nursing is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including biological, physical, social, and medical sciences.
• Ability to instruct auxiliary personnel and demonstrate patient care techniques.
• Familiarity with the organization, functions of all departments, and policies/procedures of the Nursing Home.

Skills

• Good physical and mental health, with finger and hand dexterity for handling instruments and equipment.
• Visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patient conditions.
• Understanding and tact in dealing with geriatric patients and their families.
• Ability to competently inform the physician of record about patient conditions.
• Strong memory for details and initiative in assessing patient needs.
• Judgment in determining patient care requirements.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff.

Working Environment

• Works in well-lighted and ventilated rooms.
• Subject to minor cuts from instruments and burns from sterilizing equipment.
• May be exposed to patients with communicable diseases.
• Possibility of strains from moving patients or equipment, or injury from irrational patients.

License/Certification

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Supervision

Reports to the Nurse Administrator.