Responsibilities:
* Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes
* Evaluate resident conditions; assist in development of overall care plans for residents and restorative activities
* Review and re-write care initiatives as directed
* Order medications from facility pharmacy
* Assist in facilitating the coordination of nursing services leave with interdisciplinary team
* Assist in reviewing, monitoring, intervention and documentation of complaints and grievances from residents, families, visitors and employees
* Assist in organizing, managing, reviewing, monitoring, authorizing and administering nursing care functions for residents within the facility
* Assist with the scheduling report of personnel as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Nursing Services Department
* Assist in making routine rounds; conduct tours with others
* Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards, assist in the development and conducting of routine health and safety; back care training programs to prevent worker injuries
* Coordinate with workers comp coordinator and offer reasonable accommodations for early return to work programs
* Assist the DON with evaluating the competencies of nursing staff
* Follow and assist in the development and implementation of universal precautions and isolation procedures; assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance by staff
* Assist in inventorying, identifying and monitoring the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.
* Assist in planning and developing of in-service education for staff on related nursing services functions; conduct training as directed
* Participate in various meetings of the facility, such as care plan conferences, infection control, quality assessment and assurance, and any others as assigned by the DON
* Assist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, including the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnel
* Meet with nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist identify and correct problems, and/or the improvement of services
* Assist in arranging for and overseeing resident admissions, transfers and discharges
* Other duties as assigned
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as [list specific benefits].
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* Clarksville, TN 37040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person