Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee is seeking an RN for the Special Care Unit to deliver quality nursing care to residents, assess needs, and coordinate treatment in line with Life Care standards.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing diploma, and preferred geriatric experience; you will supervise CNAs and LPNs, document care, and participate in interdisciplinary team decisions.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing in the applicable state.
• Nursing diploma (associate or bachelor).
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care on the special care unit.
• Evaluate patient needs and revise care plans.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Maintain attendance and teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Independent decision making

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma (associate or bachelor)

RN licensure in good standing

Job description

Position Summary

The RN Special Care Unit Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the special care unit
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patient's condition
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer