Registered Needed for In-home care - 12hr shifts

BrightStar Care•Crossville area, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Brightstar Care Knoxville, is currently looking for a nurse to become part of our home care team! in the Grimsley, TN (near Crossville, TN) This is a case for a quadriplegic, who has a family support system and an excellent environment. Shifts needed are 12hr day shifts. Job Duties: Creating a positive experience for the patient, provide caring, and professional work environment. Head to toe assessments Be able to transfer patient Give medications Assess patients to prevent skin breakdown. May provide wound care if ordered by the Plan of Care. Observe & report any patient changes to the Physician(s) Must be able to provide routine care daily as defined on plan of care Provide any necessary education to the patient regarding their health. Able to have excellent written skills; provide proper documentation in patient records.

Requirements

Current RN license (no restrictions)
Certified in CPR
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision; able to follow each patient as their needs change.
Empathy for the needs of the patient
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Creating a positive experience for the patient
Provide caring, and professional work environment
Head to toe assessments
Be able to transfer patient
Give medications
Assess patients to prevent skin breakdown
May provide wound care if ordered by the Plan of Care
Observe & report any patient changes to the Physician(s)
Must be able to provide routine care daily as defined on plan of care
Provide any necessary education to the patient regarding their health
Able to have excellent written skills; provide proper documentation in patient records.