Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Care & Meds

Sr Companies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sr Companies in Knoxville, TN seeks a nursing professional to enhance resident care and SRIM experience in a heartful care setting. Responsible for admissions support, ADL assistance, and medication administration with 100% accuracy, while supervising non-licensed staff.

The role emphasizes safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to ALF regulations, with duties including shift handovers, incident review, and maintaining logs and care plans for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years related experience.
• Valid state nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills and understands impact of decisions.
• Sets and manages priorities.
• Accepts calls from staff during nights and weekends.
• Meets with oncoming and departing licensed staff to discuss resident condition.
• Communicates clearly, accurately and timely.
• Counts controlled substances with the off-going nurse and ensures accuracy.
• Checks, orders, and administers prescribed medication with accuracy.
• Maintains safety by never pre-pouring medications and following dosage guidance.
• Adheres to HIPAA and ALF regulations related to assisted living health care.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and participates in performance evaluations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid state nursing license

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Sr Companies in Knoxville, TN seeks a nursing professional to enhance resident care and SRIM experience in a heartful care setting. Responsible for admissions support, ADL assistance, and medication administration with 100% accuracy, while supervising non-licensed staff.

The role emphasizes safety, HIPAA compliance, and adherence to ALF regulations, with duties including shift handovers, incident review, and maintaining logs and care plans for residents.