FLSA Employment Status:   Non-Exempt/Hourly   

SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000   

JOB SUMMARY

To perform routine nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care to residents.  Duties my include explaining programs offered by the Nursing Home to individuals.  Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician.  Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care for an assigned group of residents. Documents resident condition, treatments, and care given. Responsible for supervision of all nursing staff on the assigned shift.

Reporting Structure:      Reports to the Nursing Home Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Work Experience

Must have two (2) years RN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment.  Long term care experience is preferred. 

License/Certification

Current Tennessee State RN license with no restrictions

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Communications

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area:  Nursing Home

Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations

Effective communications verbal and written skills

Knowledge 

Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)

Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients

Knowledge of patient rights

Behavior/Abilities 

Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests

Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structure team environment

Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision

Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy

Knowledge of physical ailments associated with aging, and with mental impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients.

Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status.

Monitors patients’ conditions and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor.

Administers medications and other treatments and helps patients manage common age-related conditions such as incontinence, sleep disturbances or loss of mobility.

Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.

Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures.

Adheres to the nurse practice act.

Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits.

Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience

Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies

Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities

Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, CMS standards and /or standards from approved accrediting agencies. 

Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other required duties and special project work as required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking 

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage emotional stress, especially when interacting with patients who have severe cognitive decline and may be angry or fearful.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS