LPN/RN (Th/Fri Part-Time) 6pm-6am

Ave Maria Home • Bartlett, TN

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About The Position

The LPN/RN provides nursing care in a nursing home setting, including administering physician-ordered medications and treatments, documenting patient information, and overseeing patient-care assignments. The role requires nursing knowledge and the ability to instruct and supervise auxiliary personnel. The position is part-time on Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and is based in Bartlett, Tennessee. Relocation to Bartlett before starting work is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current registration with the State Board of Examiners.
• Current Health Card.
• LPN certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patients’ conditions.
• Ability to instruct auxiliary personnel and demonstrate patient-care techniques and methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including drugs and biological, physical, social, and medical sciences as applied to patient care.
• Familiarity with the nursing home’s organization, department functions, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of patients and tact in dealing with geriatric patients and their families.
• Memory for details, initiative, and judgment in determining patients’ needs.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other staff members.
• Ability to relocate to Bartlett, TN 38134 before starting work.
• Available to work Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in geriatrics is helpful.
• LVN certification is preferred.
• An interest in geriatric nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide treatments as ordered by the physician of record.
• Check medications for correct dosage, strength, labeling, and adequate supply.
• Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments.
• Document pertinent information about patients’ conditions in nurses’ notes.
• Make nursing-care assignments and check that they are carried out.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff under the role’s supervision, including orientation to the nursing home’s fire and emergency plan.
• Inform the physician of record about a patient’s condition as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed