and wound care center. Etowah is known as the " Gateway to the Cherokee National Forest" and is loaded with natural resources, an expanding economy, and unique downtown district to offer a high quality life to all that reside here. Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees Paid Training Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Director of Nursing Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified
and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Works as an advocate for
the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Associate's degree in Nursing Required Bachelor's degree in Nursing Preferred Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_etowah-c425024/registered-nurse-rn-home-care-home-health-full-time-etowah_i1959164919
employees401(k) plan with company match Paid Training Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the backssment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with
RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Minimum Education Completion of LP/LV Nurse program (Diploma or Associate's): □ Preferred X Required Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN License in the State of TN or another compact state Required Skills/Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the
Medication Administration Exam Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran For more details: jobs-search.
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