From Home Injections Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Description
FLSA Employment Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000
JOB SUMMARY
To perform routine nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care to residents. Duties my include explaining programs offered by the Nursing Home to individuals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care for an assigned group of residents. Documents resident condition, treatments, and care given. Responsible for supervision of all nursing staff on the assigned shift.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Nursing Home Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN program
Work Experience
Must have two (2) years RN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment. Long term care experience is preferred.
License/Certification
Current Tennessee State RN license with no restrictions
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Mission, Vision
Core Values/Standards of Conduct
AIDET/Organizational Expectations
Safety
Quality
Communications
Flexibility
Customer Service
Diversity and Inclusion
Finance
Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient
Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols
Biohazard Waste
CC Hand Hygiene
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES
Department Specific Specialty Area: Nursing Home
Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations
Effective communications verbal and written skills
Knowledge
Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)
Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients
Knowledge of patient rights
Behavior/Abilities
Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests
Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structure team environment
Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision
Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy
Knowledge of physical ailments associated with aging, and with mental impairments such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients.
Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status.
Monitors patients' conditions and assess their vital signs, noting any physical or mental decline and reporting back to the doctor.
Administers medications and other treatments and helps patients manage common age-related conditions such as incontinence, sleep disturbances or loss of mobility.
Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.
Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures.
Adheres to the nurse practice act.
Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits.
Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports.
Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies
Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, CMS standards and /or standards from approved accrediting agencies.
Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other required duties and special project work as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations
May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary
Transferring, repositioning patients.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.
Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage emotional stress, especially when interacting with patients who have severe cognitive decline and may be angry or fearful.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Activity
Occasionally (1-33%)
Frequently (34% to 66%)
Continuously (67% to 100%)
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
Bending
X
Squatting
X
Climbing
X
Kneeling
X
Twisting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X