LPN/RN (6:00 am- 6:00 pm M/T/W rotational week)

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current registration with State Board of Examiners
• Current Health Card
• Experience in geriatrics helpful, but interest in Geriatric Nursing essential
• LVN preferred
• BLS Certification required
• LPN required
• Ability to relocate to Bartlett, TN 38134 required

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and treatments as ordered by physician of record
• Verify medications are of correct dosage, strength labeled, and supply is adequate
• Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments
• Document all pertinent information regarding patient condition in nurse’s notes
• Make nursing care assignments and ensure assignments are carried out
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff
• Orient staff to nursing home fire and emergency plan

Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Understanding of drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences as applied to patient care
• Ability to instruct auxiliary personnel and demonstrate patient care techniques
• Familiarity with departmental organization, functions, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Home

Physical Demands

• Good physical and mental health
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment
• Visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patient’s condition

Special Demands

• Understanding of geriatric patients and tact in dealing with patients and their families
• Ability to competently inform physician of record of patient’s condition as needed
• Attention to detail and memory for specifics
• Initiative and sound judgment in determining patient needs
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other staff members

Working Environment

• Works in well-lit 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

Supervision

Reports to the Nurse Administrator