RN Registered Nurse

Life Care Center of Collegedale•Ooltewah, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services that help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The RN evaluates patient needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plans based on changes in patients’ conditions. The role also provides daily clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs. The employer is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a privately owned healthcare organization described as having more than 200 locations across the U.S. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employment.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state.
Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
Provide care and services that support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment.
Revise care plans based on changes in patients’ conditions.
Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs on a daily basis.
Implement and interpret the department’s programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.