Registered Nurse (RN) Part-time in Ardmore, TN

Part-time Registered Nurse at Elk River Health and Nursing Center, Ardmore, Tennessee. Immediate openings for a part-time RN from 6 AM to 6 PM. 2 to 3 days per week You will provide direct nursing care to the residents of our long-term care and rehabilitation healthcare facility and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The areas of responsibility will include 1) Administrative Functions, 2) Charting and Documentation, 3) Medication Administrative Functions, and 4) Nursing Care Functions. Responsibilities • Record a patient’s medical history accurately • Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. • Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. • Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output, and compose patient charts • Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc. • Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks • Collect samples for lab testing as assigned • Provide emotional and psychological support when needed • Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions Skills • Proven experience as an RN • Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team • Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures • Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices • Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology • Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Job Type: Part-time Pay arranges : Based on experience Shift Differential Pay Medical specialties: • Geriatrics Physical setting: • Long-term care • Nursing home • Rehabilitation center Standard shift: • Day Shift Supplemental pay types: • Differential pay • Weekly schedule: • License/Certification: Required • Work Location: In person Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Ability to Commute: • Ardmore, TN 38449 (Required) Work Location: In person