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Ave Maria Home; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ave Maria Home seeks a qualified nurse in Bartlett, TN. Responsibilities include dispensing medications and treatments as ordered, maintaining accurate nursing records, and supervising patient care. Requires nursing diploma, active state license, and health card.

Fosters safe patient environments and orientation to emergency plans. Experience in geriatrics is helpful, with a strong interest in geriatric nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current registration with State Board of Examiners.
• Current Health Card.
• Experience in geriatrics helpful; interest in Geriatric Nursing essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and treatments as ordered by physician of record.
• Note if medications have correct dosage, strength labeling and adequate supply.
• Maintain correct records of medications and treatments.
• Make nursing care assignments and check that assignments are carried out.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Orientation to nursing home fire and emergency plan.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatrics interest

Patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Current registration with State Board of Examiners

Current Health Card

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 have an interest in Geriatric Nursing essential.

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

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 have an interest in Geriatric Nursing essential.

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

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice including those 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 the 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. The 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

License/Certification

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

Ability to Relocate

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