Float LPN/RN Nurse — On-Site Resident Care Leader

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Travel Nurse (LPN or RN) to support the community under the supervision of the Regional Director of Nursing and ED. The Travel Nurse will assist with daily operations and supervise health care tasks within the residence.

The role emphasizes medication management, resident assessments, and collaboration with families and staff in the absence of leadership. Requires state licensure, CPR, and elderly-care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-accredited nursing school.
• Licensed as an LPN or RN in the state with active, unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with the elderly in nursing homes or similar settings preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Medication: store and manage resident medications in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Dispose of medications per regulations and policy.
• Assist residents with taking medications according to orders.
• Manage residents' health care and inform families and staff in the absence of leadership.
• Perform ongoing assessments and notify changes to DON/ED.
• Explain procedures to residents to gain cooperation.
• Respond to life-saving situations per standards and policies.
• Follow Nursing Practices Act in the licensed state.
• Coordinate health care needs and supervise CNAs and RSAs during shift; inform DON/ED of changes.

Skills

CPR Certification

Elder care

Communication

Reading safety rules

Education

Nursing degree (state-accredited)

Job description

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Travel Nurse (LPN or RN) to support the community under the supervision of the Regional Director of Nursing and ED. The Travel Nurse will assist with daily operations and supervise health care tasks within the residence.

The role emphasizes medication management, resident assessments, and collaboration with families and staff in the absence of leadership. Requires state licensure, CPR, and elderly-care experience.