Registered Nurse (RN)

Smith County Health and Rehabilitation; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Wage Scale

$6,000 Sign-on for full-time positions

Tuition reimbursement

Bucketlist rewards program

Quarterly raises

Daily pay Available

Career Growth Opportunities

Shift Diffs

Uniforms offered

Job summary

Smith County Health and Rehab in Carthage, TN is seeking Registered Nurses for full-time and part-time Day and Night shifts. The facility offers a new wage scale, a $6,000 sign-on for full-time positions, tuition reimbursement, quarterly raises, daily pay, uniforms, shift differentials, and career growth opportunities.

RN Core responsibilities include patient care, medication administration, patient education, accurate documentation, equipment setup, and collaboration with the care team to

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state.
• At least one year of RN experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers medications and records prescribed treatments.
• Educates patients on procedures and care.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors equipment and interprets electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action for adverse symptoms.
• Provides bedside care for diverse medical patients including pre/post-surgery.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
• Assists physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Responds to life-saving situations per nursing standards.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Time management

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

Shift Type:

RNFull-Time & Part-Time, Day and Night shifts available!

Benefits:

• New Wage Scale

• $6,000 Sign-on for full-time positions only

• Tuition reimbursement

• Bucketlist rewards program

• Quarterly raises

• Daily pay Available

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Shift Diffs

• Uniforms offered

Located in the scenic Cumberland River Valley, Smith County Health and Rehab is a 128-bed facility full of small-town charm. We love what we do, and it shows in the care we give! Our team works together in a fun, supportive environment where we celebrate each other with dress-up days, themed events, and food celebrations.

We believe in investing in you! With ongoing training, development opportunities, and a competitive pay package, we help our team members thrive. We also offer health benefits, paid time off, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. We're passionate about creating a place where both residents and staff thrive together!

Here’s what our team says about working here:

“I've been an employee with Smith County for over two years now and have gained lots of experience and enjoy my time here.”

“Smith County Health and Rehab is a great place to work! I brought my dad here 3 different times for rehab. We take good care of the residents and make it a fun environment for them to live in.”

“Great place to work. The residents have become family to me. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work here and provide care for them.”

“Feeling blessed to work with such talented and caring staff! Its awesome to see so many smiles from residents and staff each day”

“I am an employee here and have to say they are a great place to work. they worked around my school schedule and really supported me while i went to school!”

Join us at Smith County Health and Rehab, where you’re not just an employee, you're part of a family.

RN Core Responsibilities:

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.

• Educates patients on surgical procedures

• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.

• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.

• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology

• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre-and post-surgery patients.

• Changes dressings, insert catheters, starts IVs

• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient

• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol

• Participates in discharge planning.

• Utilizes time management skills.

• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.

RN Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state.

• At least one year of RN experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment