Restorative RN/LPN - Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board
Clarksville, TN 37042
About the Job
Proudly Serving Those Who Served!
We are currently hiring a RN or LPN Restorative Nurse at our new skilled nursing facility for veterans in Clarksville, Tennessee.
We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.
Essential Functions of the RN/LPN Restorative Nurse - Other duties may be assigned
- Coordinates restorative nursing care to residents.
- Participates in the development of an individualized plan of care for assigned residents and ensures plan of care is followed by Restorative Aides.
- Ensures documentation is completed for each treatment provided, refusal of treatment, reason(s) treatment could not be provided and progress notes as required.
- Be familiar with and be able to train Restorative Aides on programs such as range of motion, ambulation, active and passive exercise, use of assisted devises, ADL programs, and feeding programs.
- Involvement in family or resident teaching
- Supervises Restorative Aides.
- Responsible for maintaining fall records.
- Responsible for completing all MDS sections related to restorative care.
BENEFITS
- Competitive wages based on licensed years of experience
- Shift differential
- State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
- State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
- State Health Wellness Program
- Paid time off (vacation)
- Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
- Bereavement Leave
- Double pay for selected holidays worked
- Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
- Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
- Free meal and drinks
SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have a current & active RN or LPN license
Previous Restorative care experience preferred
Must have previous long term care experience.
Please be sure to visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes
to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!
~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~