Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, TN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for nurses who believe in whole person care. We strive to provide the best care, with the best staff, and we uphold that each and every single day. We also believe in teamwork and staff appreciation. We celebrate our team and our residents. If you're looking for a work family, and not just a job, we welcome you to apply! You would perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. As a nurse on our unit you will provide direct nursing care to the residents of our long term care and rehabilitation healthcare facility and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The areas of responsibility will include 1) Administrative Functions, 2) Charting and Documentation, 3) Medication Administrative Functions, and 4) Nursing Care Functions. Responsibilities Record a patient's medical history accurately Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc. Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks Collect samples for lab testing as assigned Provide emotional and psychological support when needed Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions Skills Proven experience as nurse (LPN or RN) Experience in a memory care or related environment Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsRequired:
Current Tennessee nursing license (LPN or RN)Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement PTO Holiday Pay Medical Dental Vision 401K TextCare - 24/7 access to a medical professional via text message Accident Coverage Life Insurance All employees are subject to a background investigation and drug screening prior to employment.Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
LPN:
1 year (Required)Work Location:
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