RN
Location: Oak Ridge Tennessee
Description: Diversicare Health Care is currently interviewing RN right now, this career will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Make a Difference in our Residents' Lives!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse that has a passion for providing the highest quality of care with compassion and integrity!
We live our Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, and Teamwork & Stewardship every day with every life we touch, providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.
If these are your values as well, APPLY NOW!
Responsibilities:
Renders professional nursing service to residents within an assigned unit/wing in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff; supervises CNAs t! o ensure a high quality of care is provided to all residents o! f that unit.
Responsible for daily nursing operations of a specific unit/wing.
Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach highest attainable level of functioning.
Prepares equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
Administers prescribed medications, orally and by injection; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
Observes resident’s reactions to medications and treatments.
Observes, records, and reports changes in residents’ condition to supervisor and attending physician.
Maintains resident’s medical record by way of documentation as required by policy.
Provides education to residents and families regarding care.
Assists in planning, supervising and instructing CNA; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes f! or residents.
Implements and maintains policies and procedures.
Ensures that safe work practices are utilized.
Ensures proper infection control techniques are utilized.
Assists in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program and ensures follow-up occurs.
Reports accurately to oncoming shift Charge Nurse regarding change in resident status and follow-up needs.
Completes performance evaluations timely for CNAs
Coaches and disciplines CNAs as needed - ensures personnel policies are followed.
Recommends staffing, equipment and supply needs to DON.
Responsible for capturing charges for all supplies issued to residents on that unit.
Participates in care planning process and ensures the Nursing component is implemented.
Ensures the rights of residents are respected; coordinates with other departments and ensures residents are taken to activities, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintains effective communication with re! sidents, families and facility staff.
Qualifications:
Must have the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change, as work schedule will change on a daily basis.
Able to work intimately with residents, physicians, and staff.
Experience in the long term care setting preferred.
Capable of working to prescribed nursing standards.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest to perform a service.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Diversicare Health Care.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:03:22 GMT
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