Nursing Jobs in Oakwood, GA
Overview Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. One year of clinical RN experience in home health or hospice. One year of RN management experience. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. Must have a current State Certification Responsible for the delivery of care to the residents assigned on a daily basis Understand and comply with all Resident Rights Understand and practice Infection Control and Universal Precautions Observe and report residents general condition and behavior Understand and practice the principles of lifting Documentation of required resident information Participate in fire/disaster drills, inservices and scheduled staff meetings 
Coordinates and ensure completion of the state required Minimum Data set on all residents throughout the facility to include admissions, significant changes, quarterly and Medicare assessments in a timely manner. He/she identifies resident problems from the MDS and other assessments and develops the initial individual Care Plan for each resident. The MDS Coordinator reviews and optimizes the MDS Process to ensure appropriate services are rendered justifies facility reimbursement.Qualifications: Current Georgia Nursing Licensure, LPN or RN Experience in clinical and utilization experience in a Long Term Care or skilled facility Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement guidelines, PPS and Rugs categories as it relates to the MDS process. Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia. Must have good leadership and communication skills, must be able to supervise and instruct others. Assist with the supervision of Nursing Assistants Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required Perform ongoing assessments of residents Consult with physician in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services. Notify physician of residents incidents/accidents, changes in residents condition, lab work, etc and obtain orders as indicated. Transcribe physician orders per policy and provide follow through as ordered. Administer Medications and treatments in accordance with state guidelines, as ordered by the physician and observe for possible adverse reactions. Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary. 
Licensed Practical Nurse DUTIES: Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work as a team member. Valid GA License and be in good standing with State Registry. Licensed Practical Nurse DUTIES: Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work as a team member. Valid GA License and be in good standing with State Registry. 
50 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility currently has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional to oversee our clinical operations. We are presently accepting applications for our Director of Nursing position at our state-of-the-art, Skilled Nursing Facility The successful candidate for this position will have: license registered nurse (RN) in the State of Nebraska; proven experience in a skilled nursing facility with at least one year of successful experience as a Director of Nursing (DON); excellent knowledge of federal and state survey process; excellent work history in the long-term care industry; committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care; and excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Must have a current State Certification Responsible for the delivery of care to the residents assigned on a daily basis Understand and comply with all Resident Rights Understand and practice Infection Control and Universal Precautions Observe and report residents general condition and behavior Understand and practice the principles of lifting Documentation of required resident information Participate in fire/disaster drills, inservices and scheduled staff meetings 
