Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Life Care Center of Hickory Woods • Antioch, TN

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About The Position

The Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services that enable patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides nursing care on the special care unit, assesses patients and revises care plans as their conditions change, and provides clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma (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.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients on the special care unit.
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patients’ conditions.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Complete charting appropriately and on time.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist with patient evacuation.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department policies and procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and protect confidential information.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree