LPN/RN (6:00 am- 6:00 pm Weekends) Sign-on Bonus!!!!!

Ave Maria Home; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, TN is seeking skilled nursing professionals dedicated to providing quality care to geriatric patients. Applicants should be graduates of accredited nursing schools with current state registration and relevant certifications.

The role involves dispensing medications, maintaining patient records, and supervising nursing care. Ideal candidates will have experience in geriatrics and a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with current registration.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Physical and mental health suitable for nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.

Skills

Geriatric Nursing

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Current registration with State Board

BLS Certification

LPN

LVN (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications

A Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, current registration with State Board of Examiners, current Health Card. Experience in geriatrics helpful, but an interest in Geriatric Nursing essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing of medications and treatments as ordered by physician of record; noting if medications are correct dosage, strength labeled, and supply adequate. Maintain correct records of medications and treatments.
• Making notes of all pertinent information regarding patient condition on nurse’s notes.
• Make nursing care assignments and check to assure assignments are carried out.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly safe environment for patients and staff under supervision, including orientation to nursing home fire and emergency plan.

Job Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing such as drugs, biological, physical, social and medical science and their application for better understanding of patient care and patient care problems. Ability to instruct auxiliary personnel, demonstrate techniques and methods of patient care. Familiarity with organization and function of all departments, and with policies and procedures of the Nursing Home.

Physical Demands

Good physical and mental health, finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment. Visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patient’s condition.

Special Demands

Understanding patients, tact in dealing with the geriatric patient and their families. Competently able to inform Doctor of record of patient’s condition as needed. Memory for details. Initiative and judgment in determining needs of her/his patients. Ability to maintain good working relationship with other staff members.

Working Environment

Works in well lighted and ventilated rooms. Subject to minor cuts from instruments and burns from sterilizing equipment. May be exposed to patients having communicable diseases. Possibility of strains due to moving patients or equipment, or injury from irrational patients.

Supervision

Reports to the Nurse Administrator.

Licensing / Certification

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Location and Relocation

Bartlett, TN 38134: Relocate before starting work (Required).