RN - Skilled Nursing (Woodcrest)

Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to senior adults? Then we’re the right place for you. We are welcoming Registered Nurses (RN) to our skilled nursing team. The RN is responsible for the daily clinical aspect functioning to meet all residents’ needs while supervising the nursing activities performed by the CNA’s, in accordance with current federal, and state regulations and the established policies and procedures of Woodcrest.

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and policies of Woodcrest.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents, as needed.
• Charts notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care.
• Prepares and administers medications, as ordered by the Physician.
• Disposes of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures; ensure the narcotic records are accurate for your shift. 
• Requisitions and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with established procedures.
• Transcribes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with Woodcrest policies and procedures.
• Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, and care for the dead/dying, as required.
• Take and records TPR’s and blood pressures, as necessary.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.  Monitors CNAs to ensure that they practice Universal Precautions and safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents, and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility, and promotes positive customer relations.
• Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
• Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.
• Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP:

Provides limited supervision to others through motivation, direction, review, and feedback of assigned tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing and six months to one-year experience in a long-term care setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB:

Valid RN Licensure by the State of Tennessee

CPR Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS:        

Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, residents, and the public.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS:       

Basic computer skills.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.