Fri Part-Time) 6pm-6am

Ave Maria Home•Bartlett, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/RN provides nursing care in a nursing-home setting, including dispensing physician-ordered medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records, documenting relevant patient information, and overseeing patient-care assignments. The role requires an interest in geriatric nursing and the ability to support patient safety and care quality. The nurse reports to the Nurse Administrator. The position is part-time, working Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The role is based in Bartlett, Tennessee, and requires relocation there before starting work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current registration with the State Board of Examiners.
Current Health Card.
LPN license required.
BLS Certification 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 relevant drug, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences and their application to patient care.
Familiarity with the organization and functions of all nursing-home departments and with its policies and procedures.
Understanding of geriatric patients and tact in dealing with them and their families.
Ability to use memory, initiative, and judgment to determine patients’ needs.
Ability to relocate to Bartlett, TN 38134 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatrics is helpful.
LVN license preferred.

Responsibilities

Dispense medications and treatments as ordered by the physician of record.
Check medications for correct dosage and strength, proper labeling, and adequate supply.
Maintain accurate medication and treatment records.
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 nurse’s supervision.
Orient staff to the nursing home’s fire and emergency plan.
Inform the physician of record about a patient’s condition as needed.
Maintain good working relationships with other staff members.