SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides professional nursing care according to the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, in conformance with the scope of practice, plan of care and physician/nursing orders ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is delivered in accordance with the established standards and procedures.  Must love the geriatric population and understand/embrace the importance of quality of life.  There is 1 position available for 3pm-11pm, Monday -Friday, and listed below for Trezevant Terrace Assisted Living. 

   3PM - 11PM, Monday - Friday  ($2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL)

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medicines (p.o., IM, subq), manage IV's effectively; perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, foley catheterizations, operation of pumps, special beds as ordered per policy and procedure
• Process medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedure
• Operate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician's orders
• Intervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergency and life threatening situations
• Report timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shifts
• Perform other activities as assigned
• Chart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing process
• Assess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes
• Supervise ancillary nursing staff effectively
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident care
• Communicate with physicians as necessary
• Communication skills reflecting caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care team
• Knowledgeable of legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of Tennessee
• Attend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectations
• Knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values
• Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook

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