Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionFull Time Position - Knoxville, TN Night Shift* Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.* Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).* Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.* Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition to the RN supervisor.* Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare related needs.* Completes timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient's progress.* Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.* Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.* Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.* Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.* Participates in in-services or training, as requested.* Participates in the Office's Emergency Preparedness program, as requested.* Accesses protected health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization.Job Requirements* Graduate of a practical--nursing program for LPN--and has a current license as a LPN--in the state(s) in which he/she practices, or * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and has a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) in which he/she practices.* Pass state and payer required criminal and abuse background checks where required.* Able to perform and provide evidence of current CPR certification for adults, children and infants.* Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.* Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.* Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.* Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.* Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling.* Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.* Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.* Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient care per applicable law or regulation.* Work is normally performed in patient's home, schools, or occupational settings.* Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.* Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely.* Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients. * Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.* Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.Benefits* Locally Owned and Operated* Free Education Courses* Competitive Salary and Benefits* Paid Time Off* 401K* Health Coverage* Dental Coverage* Paid Holidays* Company paid Life Insurance for all Full Time Employees* Earn 2 weeks +2 days of paid time off in the first year* Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Aflac, Teledoc and 401K

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