Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a contract Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team!

Your Role in the Company

The LPN/RN is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing. Supervises staff as assigned.

Position Responsibilities/Standards

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned resident.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Contribute to the development of the resident’s plan of care based on the identified resident needs.
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the resident’s identified needs.
• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
• Perform selected tasks related to resident care and the resident’s environment in a safe manner.
• Perform limited I.V. Therapy procedures upon proof of successful completion of Board of Nursing approved Intravenous Therapy course, as observed by Department Director and RN.

• Maintain and coordinate communication among residents, staff, and physician.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with resident/family as reflected in the plan of care.
• Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned residents.

• Effectively communicate residents changing needs and plan of care among staff members.
• Report resident needs/problems and observations regarding condition to the Registered Nurse and physician.
• Reinforce resident/family information regarding plan of care and discharge plans.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the resident’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Provide resident/family education as delegated and observed by the RN.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary with the Organization.

Required:

Currently licensed LPN or RN in Tennessee. Must be actively certified, in good standing, as an LPN/RN. (If certified in another state, must be seeking reciprocity with Tennessee.)

Certified in Basic Life Support.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Previous experience in long-term care setting

• Previous charge and/or supervisory experience.