Iv Insertion Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Description
FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly
SIGN-ON BONUS - $5,000
JOB SUMMARY
To perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care to residents. Duties include explaining programs offered by the Nursing Home to individuals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician and/or registered nurse.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Nursing -Nursing Home
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Work Experience
One (1) year LPN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment preferred
License/Certification
Current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse with no restrictions
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
IV Certification
STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES
Mission, Vision
Core Values/Standards of Conduct
AIDET/Organizational Expectations
Safety
Quality
Flexibility
Customer Service
Diversity and Inclusion
Finance
Electronic Health Records
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
Restraints (Safety)
Restraints (Adults)
Restraints (Pediatric)
Electronic Health Records
Department Specific Specialty Area
Skills
IV Insertion
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
Professional demeanor presenting a positive public image is essential
Ability to communicate through spoken and written English is required
Must work well as a team member
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Nursing/Patient Care
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.
Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.
Takes patient vital signs and measurements (i.e., height, length, and weight).
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.
Quality/Safety
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, DNV standards and /or standards from other approved accrediting agencies.
Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)
OTHER DUTIES
May assist with other related 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 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