Registered Nurse (RN)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Rockwood, TN

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness Center is a 157-bed facility providing person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. The organization emphasizes education, safe and clinically appropriate care, and attention to each individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Signature HealthCARE provides integrated services across multiple states, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by technology. The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents, helps ensure their comfort, dignity, and safety, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. The RN also supervises nursing assistants and medication aides as applicable, maintains clinical documentation, and supports quality assurance, staff education, and regulatory activities. Candidates may be experienced nurses or new graduates; the posting specifies a minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience.

Requirements

Current, active RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Familiarity with electronic health records systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is preferred.
Long-term care experience is preferred.
Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and support their comfort, dignity, and safety.
Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, as applicable and in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status and notify the attending physician and responsible party of changes in condition.
Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation according to facility policy and procedure.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.