Nursing Jobs in Pleasant View, TN

Caregiver or CNA

Charter Senior Living of White House White House, TN

$17 / hour

Now Hiring Full Time/6am-6pm/6pm-6am/and PRN Caregiver or CNA Looking for our next all-star Caregiver or CNA with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of White House is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to assure that our residents’ lives are enhanced through compassionate care and honoring their life stories and legacy. Our mission To Enhance the Human Spirit not only pertains to residents but also our employees. We are committed to helping each of our employees have more than just a “job”. We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow. Mission To Enhance the Human Spirit Core Values Serve with Heart Serve with Purpose Serve with Courage Have Fun While Serving We’ve Got You Covered… Get Paid today with ZayZoon! Flexible schedules We offer a free medical insurance plan. Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more Perfect attendance bonus program up to $100 extra a month Referral bonus Career growth Reliable hours and stable schedule Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated. Engaged company support team and understanding for working mothers and fathers. A Day in The Life… Caregiver or CNA are the main support providers to our residents. The position provides assistance to residents in the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care Program(s) with their activities of daily living, implementation of resident plans of care, documentation of nursing services and enabling residents to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity. The position will enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and a friendly smile all while embracing teamwork and collaboration among all staff. Why Charter Senior Living of White House? Here are just a few of things that our associates say... “It truly feels like a family at Charter. The residents are an extension of my family now. “You always hear about a company’s values and mission, but you hardly ever see them follow through, I love Charter because they truly mean what they say, they put the people first and truly believe in enhancing the human spirit.”

Private Caregiver

Helping Hearts USA LLC Nashville, TN

$17 - $19 / hour

NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER – BEDBOUND CLIENT Hoyer Lift Experience Required | $17–$19/Hour | 12-Hour Shifts Helping Hearts USA LLC is looking for an experienced, dependable, compassionate, and energetic caregiver to join our care team and provide one-on-one support for a fully bedbound client. This is a hands-on total-care assignment , not a basic companionship position. We need someone who is confident providing personal care, understands the responsibilities involved in caring for a fully dependent client, has Hoyer lift experience , and takes reliability, professionalism, compassion, and client dignity seriously. CNA certification or a higher healthcare credential is a PLUS, but it is NOT required. Experienced caregivers without a CNA certification are encouraged to apply if they have strong, verifiable hands-on caregiving experience. We are looking for someone who wants to become a consistent and trusted member of the client's care team , not someone looking for occasional or inconsistent shifts. PAY & AVAILABLE SHIFTS Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, credentials, availability, and assignment requirements. Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Night shift is an AWAKE overnight position. NO SLEEPING is permitted. WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED Applicants must be consistently available to work at least one weekend day each week. Saturday availability is strongly preferred. We are seeking caregivers who can commit to a dependable, ongoing schedule. Your availability will be discussed and confirmed during the hiring process. Once you accept a recurring client schedule, you are expected to maintain that commitment. This position is not appropriate for applicants whose availability changes frequently after accepting an assignment. CLIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES This client is fully bedbound and requires extensive hands-on assistance. Caregiver responsibilities include: Providing continuous supervision, safety monitoring, and companionship throughout the scheduled shift. Providing complete assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Performing thorough bed baths and maintaining the client's personal hygiene. Assisting with grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, hair care, and shaving as required. Providing prompt and thorough incontinence and perineal care. Regularly checking the client for wet or soiled briefs and providing care promptly to maintain cleanliness, comfort, dignity, and skin integrity. Repositioning the client according to the established care plan to maintain comfort and reduce prolonged pressure. Safely operating a Hoyer lift and other approved transfer equipment according to the client's individualized care plan. Assisting with approved transfers between the bed, wheelchair, recliner, or other designated areas. Following all established transfer, mobility, and positioning precautions. Observing the client's skin during personal care and immediately reporting redness, irritation, bruising, swelling, skin breakdown, or other changes. Preparing appropriate meals and snacks according to the client's established dietary instructions and preferences. Providing feeding assistance when required. Offering and encouraging fluids regularly according to the client's care plan. Monitoring food and fluid intake and reporting significant concerns or changes. Providing permitted non-medical medication reminders and assistance according to the established care plan and agency policy. Monitoring for changes in the client's behavior, cognition, mobility, appetite, hydration, elimination, sleep patterns, skin condition, or overall well-being. Immediately reporting changes in condition, incidents, or safety concerns to management. Changing sheets and bedding and maintaining a clean, dry, sanitary, and comfortable sleeping environment. Completing client laundry, including clothing, towels, washcloths, sheets, and bedding. Performing routine light housekeeping and maintaining the client's bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and commonly used areas. Keeping the client's care supplies and environment clean, sanitary, and appropriately organized. Properly disposing of trash and used personal-care supplies. Providing meaningful companionship and appropriate engagement while respecting the client's preferences, privacy, dignity, and independence. Completing all required electronic documentation, care tasks, shift notes, and change-of-condition reporting accurately and on time. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS CNA certification is NOT required. CNA certification or a higher-level healthcare credential is strongly preferred and considered a plus. Applicants without a CNA certification may still be considered if they have strong and verifiable professional caregiving experience . We are specifically looking for applicants with experience providing care involving: Fully bedbound or significantly mobility-impaired clients. Total-assistance or high-care-needs clients. Bathing and bed baths. Incontinence and perineal care. Repositioning and bed mobility. Hoyer lift transfers. Gait belts and other approved transfer equipment. Dressing and grooming. Feeding assistance. Meal preparation. Dementia or cognitive impairment when applicable. Maintaining client safety throughout extended shifts. HOYER LIFT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Previous hands-on Hoyer lift experience is required for this particular assignment. Applicants must be comfortable safely following an established transfer plan and using approved transfer equipment. Simply stating that you are familiar with a Hoyer lift may not be sufficient. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their previous hands-on experience, and competency may be verified before independent placement. VERIFIABLE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES We are looking for caregivers with a demonstrated history of reliability, professionalism, and job commitment. Applicants must be prepared to provide: A complete five-year employment history when requested. Verifiable previous caregiving employment and experience. Professional references from previous employers, supervisors, facilities, agencies, nurses, or other appropriate professional sources. References who can speak to your reliability, attendance, professionalism, caregiving abilities, communication, and work performance. Accurate information regarding previous caregiving responsibilities and employment. Professional employment references are required. Personal references alone may not satisfy the professional-reference requirement for this assignment. ATTENDANCE & RELIABILITY ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT Our clients and their families depend on caregivers arriving on time, prepared, and ready to provide care. Accepting an assignment means making a commitment to the client, their family, your fellow caregivers, and our agency. Caregivers are expected to: Arrive on time for every scheduled shift. Maintain the availability provided during the hiring and placement process. Complete required shift confirmations. Maintain reliable communication with management. Remain for the entire scheduled shift. Never leave a dependent client unattended without authorization. Never leave before the relieving caregiver arrives when continuous coverage is required. Complete an appropriate caregiver-to-caregiver handoff before departing. Immediately contact management if an emergency or unexpected circumstance could affect attendance. Repeated lateness, failure to communicate, excessive call-outs, failure to confirm scheduled shifts, no-call/no-shows, or leaving a dependent client before appropriate relief arrives are serious violations of agency expectations. AWAKE OVERNIGHT POSITION – ABSOLUTELY NO SLEEPING For caregivers working 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, this is an AWAKE overnight assignment. Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited. Night-shift caregivers must remain awake, alert, responsive, attentive, and available to the client throughout the entire 12-hour shift. Sleeping, napping, dozing, intentionally lying down to rest, or otherwise becoming unavailable to the client is not permitted. Caregivers may not sleep on the client's couch, recliner, bed, chairs, floor, or other household furniture. Caregivers may not use the client's blankets, pillows, bedding, or other personal belongings for sleeping or personal comfort. The fact that the client may be sleeping does not mean the caregiver's responsibilities stop. Overnight responsibilities may include: Regular client checks according to the care plan. Incontinence and personal care. Repositioning. Hydration. Toileting assistance. Safety monitoring. Laundry. Light housekeeping. Preparing the client's environment for the following day. Completing required documentation. Responding promptly whenever the client requires assistance. Sleeping while responsible for a client is a serious violation of agency policy and may result in immediate removal from the assignment and disciplinary action up to and including termination. PERSONAL CELLPHONE POLICY Personal cellphone use must remain limited while providing client care. Extended personal telephone conversations, social-media use, watching videos, texting, or other personal activities that interfere with client care, supervision, or assigned responsibilities are not acceptable. The caregiver's primary attention must remain focused on the client and assigned responsibilities throughout the shift. REQUIRED WORK UNIFORM Helping Hearts USA LLC caregivers are expected to arrive for every shift clean, properly groomed, and professionally dressed. Required Uniform: Solid Navy Blue Scrubs Caregivers must wear: Clean, solid navy blue scrub tops and scrub pants. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes appropriate for caregiving duties and transfers. Clean, secure, professional footwear. Crocs, open-back shoes, slippers, sandals, flip-flops, or other inappropriate footwear are not permitted. Hair must be clean, neat, and appropriately secured when necessary for safe hands-on care. Personal hygiene must be maintained throughout every shift. Strong perfumes, colognes, body sprays, and fragrances should be avoided because clients may have allergies, sensitivities, or respiratory conditions. Caregivers must remain appropriately dressed throughout the entire shift. A client's home is a professional workplace while you are on duty. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Applicants must: Have verifiable hands-on caregiving experience. Have previous hands-on Hoyer lift experience. Provide verifiable professional employment references. Demonstrate a history of reliability and job commitment. Have a valid driver's license. Have reliable transportation to and from assigned client locations. Provide proof of current automobile insurance when required. Successfully complete required criminal background screening. Meet applicable abuse-registry and sex-offender-registry screening requirements. Complete required drug screening when requested and remain eligible for random drug screening according to agency policy. Possess or obtain current CPR and First Aid certification as required. Provide required identification and employment documentation. Provide a high school diploma or GED as required. Provide a complete five-year employment history when requested. Successfully complete agency onboarding and orientation. Complete all required agency training. Complete client-specific training and competency verification when required before independent placement. Be able to accurately use the agency's electronic scheduling, clock-in/clock-out, documentation, and communication systems. Maintain client confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times. Maintain reliable communication with management. Be consistently available for at least one weekend day each week, with Saturday strongly preferred. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We want caregivers who are: Reliable. Trustworthy. Compassionate. Experienced. Patient. Professional. Attentive. Energetic. Consistent. Our clients and their families place an enormous amount of trust in the caregivers entering their homes. For a fully bedbound and dependent client, reliable care matters every hour of every shift. Personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, hydration, hygiene, supervision, communication, and companionship cannot simply be skipped or postponed. We are looking for caregivers who take pride in their work, understand the responsibility of caring for a vulnerable individual, communicate effectively, follow the established care plan, and provide the same level of dignity and compassionate care they would want for someone they love. POSITION AT A GLANCE Position: Experienced Bedbound Caregiver Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Overnight Requirement: Awake overnight – NO sleeping Weekend Availability: REQUIRED – Must consistently work at least one weekend day each week Saturday Availability: Strongly preferred CNA or Higher Credential: Preferred and considered a plus – NOT required Caregiving Experience: Verifiable hands-on experience required Hoyer Lift Experience: REQUIRED Professional References: REQUIRED Reliable Transportation: REQUIRED Uniform: Solid navy blue scrubs with closed-toe, closed-heel professional footwear If you are an experienced, dependable caregiver who is ready to commit to a consistent schedule and provide safe, compassionate, hands-on care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Helping Hearts USA LLC care team.

Registered Nurse, ICU, Full time nights, Clarksville - NEW INCREASED NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL!

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VCH Intensive Care Unit Job Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. . NEW INCREASED NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL TO $10/HOUR FOR ELIGIBLE RNs! Hours of Position: Full-time (36 hours/week), nights (6:45p - 6:45a) Vanderbilt Clarksville Intensive Care Unit (ICU), is a 21 bed mixed medical/surgical adult ICU specialized in providing close monitoring and treatment for patients with a wide-range of diagnosis . We care for patients being treated for Cardiovascular conditions, Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Multisystem Organ System Failure, Sepsis, Drug Overdoses, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertensive Crisis, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, STEMI, cardiogenic shock and post heart catheterization. Our staff is committed to provide exceptional care to our patients. Our environment is challenging, team oriented, patient and family centered. We work collaboratively to provide opportunities for nurses to grow in critical thinking, professionalism, and participate in ongoing education. Our team consists of Intensivists, advanced practice nurses, critical care nurses, and respiratory therapists. Daily multidisciplinary rounds include the intensivist, advanced practice nurse, ICU nurse, case manager, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, infectious disease, and a nurse leader. SWAT team consists of intensivist, advance practice nurse and charge nurse available as bedside consult. ICU charge nurse responds to codes, and RRT’s. Each shift begins with a safety huddle to look back and forward 24 hours to review safety and quality concerns. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH, ECG interpretation Orientation: 12 weeks of orientation is offered based on nursing experience for nurses with at least one year of experience. Ratios 2:1 Medical Equipment - cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, high flow, bipap, feeding tubes, intravenous (IV) lines, arterial lines swan ganz catheters, foley catheters, chest tubes, alaris, pca, epidural, arctic sun, blanketrol, ultrasound, glidescope, bladder scanner, tele neurobot, ventilator, ETc02, wound vac. Clinical Skills: Hemodynamic monitoring, invasive and noninvasive, Tracheostomy care, ventilator management protocols, cardiac arrthymias, drip titration, cardiac drips, oxygenation management, lines tubes, drains, Sheath pulls. Professionalism: critical thinking, collaboration, multidisciplinary rounding, bedside shift report, shared governance, certifications. New Services: Neurosurgery Drips: Vasopressors, inotropes, paralytics, thrombolytic, all sedation, insulin, Blood products, TPN Bedside procedures: Central lines, bronch, chest tube, arterial lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, sheath pulls, cardioversions. Specialized competencies: Intra-Aortic Balloon pump, Impella device, EVD, Swan Ganz, Arterial Line KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION HOME CARE(NOVICE): Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting. The RN Home Care works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician-ordered care in the home setting. Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment. The RN Home Care demonstrates appropriate acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing here . Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

RN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Respiratory Registered Nurse

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Nashville, TN

Schedule · 5 days a week 37.5 - 40 hours per week Respiratory Nurse (RN) We are searching for a highly motivated, flexible, organized, skilled respiratory therapist who has experience in a rehab center and possesses great communication skills to put the “therapy” into respiratory therapy. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opportunity can be for you. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Your primary responsibility would be to assess, provide diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and provide treatment to our Skilled Nursing Facility population. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to: · Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations. · Developing an effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from a referring physician. · Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans. · Instructing patient’s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs. · Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, lifestyle and current and future expectations for recovery. · Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice. · Evaluating patients within the required timeframe as per facility policies. · Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary, following the position description for the applicable clinical discipline in which licensure or certification is held. 2. Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with the facility’s regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to: · Recording Screens/Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries and walking rounds in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures. · Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data. · Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals. 3 . Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to: Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations. Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations. Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions. Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress. Educating members of the team in areas of expertise. Working with a facility to teach documentation practices which assist the respiratory therapy team. Communicating effectively with discharge planners. 4. Contributes to professional development of self. · Maintaining current professional status and licensure. · Adhering to professional standards of conduct and clinical code of ethics and practice. · Implementing in-services and training. · Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers. · Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies. 5. Aids in building and maintaining the facility’s reputation as the unparalleled respiratory therapy provider by contribution as a professional member of the staff. · This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations: · Consistently demonstrating the facility’s core values by interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care. · Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the facility’s Employee Handbook and as communicated by the facility’s management. · Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others. · Maintaining close communications within the facility with the director of nursing, nurse managers, and admissions coordinator to assist in development of the respiratory therapy program. · Establishing and maintaining an effective rapport with the facility administrator, MDS, Rehab Director, DON, and medical director. o Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication. 6. Demonstrates safe working practices . This includes but is not limited to: Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the admin so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied. Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion. Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration. Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities. Using universal safety precautions. Wearing appropriate protective equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Knowledge of the respiratory community. · Skills applicable to clinical discipline. o Knowledge of medical terminology. o Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system. o Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment. o Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures . o Ability to express ideas and information, clearly, concisely, verbally and writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, and officials of other departments. · Program development and implementation · Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure. · Preferred experience with the following skilled interventions: o Oxygen weaning therapy o Omni flow – Biofeedback o Group respiratory therapy o Standardized respiratory testing o Aerosol therapy o Incentive Spirometry o Chest physiotherapy o Deep breathing and coughing o Bronchial hygiene therapy o PEP therapy o OPEP therapy o Postal Drainage o Positioning o Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning o Airway clearance/management techniques o Trachea-bronchial suctioning o Tracheostomy care o Spirometry Bedside Testing o CPAP/BIPAP o High-Flow Oxygen o Cardiac Program o Pulmonary Program o 6-minute walk test o 2-minute walk test o Spirometry testing o Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 10. Education and Experience: · Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred · Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required · Other education and experience may be considered.

Registered Nurse, ER, Full time 3p-3a, Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VCH Emergency Room - Main Job Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Tennessee. . Hours of Position: Full-time (36 hours/week), 3p-3a shift KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES NURSING PATIENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION HOME CARE(NOVICE): Possesses ample fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty in the home setting. The RN Home Care works autonomously to provide safe, thorough and effective physician-ordered care in the home setting. Conducts primary care patient interviews, assesses the safety of the home environment and performs a comprehensive physical assessment. The RN Home Care demonstrates appropriate acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for nutrition evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing here . Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.