Floor Nurse

Hillcrest Healthcare•Knoxville, TN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Floor Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. The role supports high-quality long-term care through teamwork, hospitality, resident comfort, and Whole Person Care, with a focus on respecting residents’ dignity and supporting their health and well-being. The Floor Nurse coordinates shift services with nursing and support staff, completes required reports and resident documentation, and collaborates with other resident services and physicians. The position includes administering medications and treatments, monitoring residents’ conditions, communicating changes to physicians and responsible parties, and ensuring that care plans are followed. The nurse also participates in quality assurance, inspections, resident admissions and discharges, and required education and facility safety procedures.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Good leadership qualities.
Organized and detailed work performance.
Good communication skills, self-discipline, and patience.
Genuine care for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
Comply with Residents’ Rights and facility policies and procedures.
Meet the stated physical demand requirements and perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day work in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, facility policies, and job descriptions.
Plan shift services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
Prepare written and oral reports and coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Participate in the nursing department’s quality assurance program and government agency inspections.
Review and help update resident discharge plans; admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident and incident reports and required admission, transfer, and discharge forms.
Maintain accurate resident records, transcribe and record physician orders, document care and residents’ responses, and report discrepancies to the Nurse Supervisor.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications, including IV medications and fluids, and follow medication verification and documentation procedures.
Monitor medication, narcotic, supply, and equipment records and inventory; report discrepancies or needs to the Nurse Supervisor and notify the physician and supervisor of medication errors.
Assess residents and provide nursing care and treatments, including catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, colostomy and drainage bag care, blood collection, massage, and range-of-motion exercises, as required.
Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs; monitor seriously ill residents and make periodic checks of resident condition and prescribed treatments.
Consult with physicians regarding resident care and notify the physician and responsible party of accidents, incidents, or changes in condition.
Review care plans and ensure nursing assistants know and follow them when providing daily care.
Attend in-service education and follow standard precautions, exposure control, fire drill, and evacuation procedures.
Maintain confidentiality, protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse, and protect their personal property.
Perform other duties as directed by a supervisor or administrator.