Registered Nurse

Special Kids; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Special Kids in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) to join our Christian nonprofit therapy and nursing center for children with special needs. You will coordinate nursing activities and collaborate with therapists to provide skilled care.

Part-time 20 or 29 hours per week, no evenings, weekends or holidays. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an active Tennessee RN license, CPR certification, and basic computer skills with experience using electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Active Tennessee RN license and CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic health records.
• Pediatric nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise nursing activities for the shift.
• Create daily assignments for Children’s Activity Leader and CNAs.
• Complete initial assessments for new patients in Skilled Nursing.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and therapists.
• Perform head-to-toe daily patient assessments and document in EHR.
• Administer medications and treatments per standards and document in EHR.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety; assist with diapering, positioning, etc.
• Observe and document patient events, reactions, and interventions.
• Notify supervisor/physician of changes or emergencies.
• Coordinate orders with physicians as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies per policies and procedures.
• Guide Children’s Activity Leaders in patient care.
• Educate patients and families; document education provided.
• Participate in quality improvement and routine meetings.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

SPECIAL KIDS IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN THERAPY AND NURSING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. We are licensed professionals, but first we are Christ followers with a mission to “serve Jesus Christ by caring for His children.” Special Kids offers professional services to children ages 3 months through 21 years. Nurses at Special Kids’ Kleinau Nursing Center serve medically fragile children who need skilled nursing care, in collaboration with physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists and speech therapists.

Part-time 20 or 29 hours per week positions available. No evenings, weekends or holidays.

Summary

Registered Nurse PRN

Murfreesboro, TN

Description

SPECIAL KIDS IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN THERAPY AND NURSING CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. We are licensed professionals, but first we are Christ followers with a mission to “serve Jesus Christ by caring for His children.” Special Kids offers professional services to children ages 3 months through 21 years. Nurses at Special Kids’ Kleinau Nursing Center serve medically fragile children who need skilled nursing care, in collaboration with physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists and speech therapists.

Part-time 20 or 29 hours per week positions available. No evenings, weekends or holidays.

• Coordinates and supervises nursing activities for the assigned shift.
• Creates daily work assignments for Children’s Activity Leader and CNA’s, according to patient care census, acuity and facility needs.
• Completes and documents initial assessments for new patients enrolled in the Skilled Nursing program.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, Therapy Clinic Manager, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provides daily head-to-toe assessment of assigned patients, including vital signs, and documents in electronic health record (EHR).
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments such as catheterizations, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, oral and tube feedings in accordance with professional nursing standards, policies and procedures, and documents administration in EHR.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients by assisting them with duties such as diaper changes, toileting, positioning, and making beds.
• Observes patient, and documents significant events, conditions, reactions and interventions in EHR.
• Notifies supervisor and/or the patient’s physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Requests new orders from patient’s physician in response to changes reported by caregiver or changes in patient’s condition.
• Responds to and coordinates team response to medical emergencies involving assigned patients, based on nursing standards, policies and procedures.
• Offers guidance to Children’s Activity Leaders working with the same group of patients.
• Provides and documents patient and family education.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities including, but not limited to, departmental training, routine staff meetings, and routine one-to-one meetings.
• Cleans work area and equipment as assigned and as needed throughout the day.
• Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

No shifts, evenings or weekends.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active and unencumbered Tennessee State RN license and CPR certification.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software and web-based applications such as electronic medical records.

Values

• Compassion
• Willingness
• Courage
• Faith