Registered Nurse-Full Time Weekends, Health and Rehab

FLSA Employment Status: ☒Nonexempt/Hourly

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Health & Rehab Administrator and/or the Director of Nursing

SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000

JOB SUMMARY

To perform routine nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care to residents. Duties my include explaining programs offered by the Nursing Home to individuals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care for an assigned group of residents. Documents resident condition, treatments, and care given. Responsible for supervision of all nursing staff on the assigned shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Minimum Work Experience

A minimum of two years RN experience in an acute healthcare or skilled nursing setting is preferred.

License/Certification:

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

STANDARD CORE COMPETENCES

Mission/Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Communication

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCES

Department Specific Specialty Area: Nursing Home

Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations

Effective communications, verbal and written skills

Knowledge

Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)

Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients

Knowledge of patient rights

Behavior/Abilities

Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests

Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structured team environment

Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision

Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy

Knowledge of physical ailments associated with aging, and with mental impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients.

Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status.

Monitors patients’ conditions and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor.

Administers medications and other treatments and helps patients manage common age-related conditions such as incontinence, sleep disturbances or loss of mobility.

Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.

Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures.

Adheres to the nurse practice act.

Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits.

Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience

Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies

Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities

Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, CMS standards and /or standards from approved accrediting agencies.

Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other required duties and special project work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests, including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

Pay: $27.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $39