384 Nurses jobs in Ringgold

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

• Provide Personalized Care: Follow the carefully crafted plan of care to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients. Attend promptly to the requests of patients and their family/caregiver, offering compassionate and unwavering support.
• Assist with Personal Care: Support patients with various personal care needs, including bathing, oral hygiene, changing bedding, clothing, and shampooing. Your presence during these intimate moments contributes significantly to their overall comfort and dignity.
• Be Dedicated to Customer Service: Emphasize exceptional customer service, going above and beyond to ensure optimal patient satisfaction. Your dedication to providing outstanding care will be valued and celebrated as part of our team.
• Provide Support for Families: Impact patients' families by sharing your knowledge and expertise, guiding and supporting them in caring for their terminally ill loved ones. Your presence offers confidence and reassurance during this challenging time.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Every detail is crucial in delivering high-quality care, both in the patient's home and within our agency and regulatory standards. Your attention to detail is vital to our success.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Holds current unencumbered certificate in the state working as a C.N.A.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a C.N.A. in an acute care or long term care setting. Hospice exp a plus!
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification if state-mandated

$20/hr plus benefits and Perfect Attendance Bonus

Currently hiring for: 7am to 7pm shift and 7pm to 7am shift

Must have a valid CNA license! - Certified in a different state? We can help you transfer your license!

$20/hr plus benefits and Perfect Attendance Bonus

NOW OFFERING SAME DAY PAY THROUGH PAYACTIVE AND ONLINE SELF SCHEDULING!

Currently hiring for: 7am to 7pm shift and 7pm to 7am shift

Must have a valid CNA license! - Certified in a different state? We can help you transfer your license!

CNA Role:

Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists residents with daily living, provides personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. Supports the mission of The Health Center at Standifer Place. Exemplifies The Better Way through leadership and demeanor. Represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and in the community as a whole.

CNA Qualifications :

1. Must have health ability to meet performance requirements
2. Must attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures, develop skills, and to meet state and federal requirements for health care providers and to maintain certification
3. Personal Qualifications:
   1. Sensitive to our residents' physical and psycho-social needs
   2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
   3. Able to read and write so that center charting requirements can be met
   4. Pleasant and cheerful personality
   5. Tactful and courteous approach with residents and visitors
   6. Treat all resident information as confidential material by complying with all HIPPA regulations
   7. Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy

1. Physical Demands:
   1. Able to be on feet 7-8 hours per day
   2. Able to lift 60-70 lbs. on a frequent basis
   3. Able to bend, stoop, squat or twist frequently in a day
   4. Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from residents
   5. Able to speak clearly to adequately communicate with residents
   6. Upper extremity mobility which does not impede fine motor coordination and manual dexterity
   7. Report any medical conditions, such as communicable disease, that may interfere with providing direct resident care
2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Required:
   1. Understands and practices universal precautions with all residents
   2. Performs all assigned tasks/procedures and reports to charge nurse tasks not completed
   3. Assists in the preparation for admission of residents
   4. Assists in and accompanies residents during admission, transfer and discharge procedures
   5. Provides postmortem care
   6. Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day
   7. Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning over-bed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed
   8. Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents; lifting and turning residents; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; and ambulating the resident
   9. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake and output measurements
   10. Adheres to policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing
   11. Participates in socialization activities on the unit and assists residents to activities
   12. Turns and positions as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available resources
   13. Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to an RN or LPN
   14. Ensures that residents are dressed properly and assists as necessary. Ensures that clothing is properly stored in dressers or on hangers. Ensures that all residents are clean and dry at all times
   15. Checks unit for adequate linen and supplies
   16. Restrains residents properly when ordered. Understands reason for restraint and suggests less restrictive measures if possible
   17. Accompanies residents to appointments as directed
   18. Provides reality orientation in daily care
   19. Prepares residents for medical staff ordered diet, removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds residents
   20. Distributes drinking water and other nourishment to residents
   21. Performs general care activities for residents in isolation, adhering to the center's Infection Control Policies
   22. Answers residents' call lights, anticipates residents' needs, and makes rounds
   23. Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices)
   24. Collects and transports specimens as directed, following Infection Control P and P
   25. Reports (and records when appropriate) changes observed in condition or behavior of residents
   26. Knows the Nursing Care Plans and contributes when new information is available
   27. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment, reports equipment that is out of order, reports other problems to the charge nurse, maintains appropriate handling of clean and soiled linen and stores supplies on the unit
   28. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with residents, family members, and other center personnel, while assuring confidentiality of resident information
   29. Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen, and follows established charge procedures for resident charge items
   30. Ability and willingness to be assigned work on different units according to staffing needs
   31. Ability to work in settings where patients' needs, actions, and response to others are widely varied, where unpredictable reactions and/or emergencies occur, and where your immediate, professional, and compassionate action is required

1. Willingness to work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences for residents
2. Patience and tact in dealing with residents
3. Willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks
4. Subject to night, weekend and holiday duty

• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Provide for your patient's personal care and comfort
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
• Family culture work atmosphere
• Rewarding work as you help other people

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides each of the assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the patient’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by the nurse supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides care ensuring patient/resident safety

2. Applies & releases restraints, and provides exercise

3. Assist Residents in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt and practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients

4. Assists Residents in bathing: to include bed baths, tub baths, and showers

5. Assists Residents in dressing or undressing, and personal grooming e.g., oral/denture care, brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, skin care and shaving

6. Assists Residents to and from activities as requested

7. Assists Residents to dining area for meals; passes food trays to individual Residents in accordance with diet cards on tray and needs; documents intake of nourishment, and can identify the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tray

8. Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested; understands and utilizes care plans

9. Cleans bedpans and empty catheter bags, provides external/indwelling catheter care, provides incontinent care as need for Residents.

10. Offers fluids at appropriate times (including routine ice and water rounds) and distributes fresh water to patients and picks up used water pitchers

11. Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines; receives and gives reports on patient’s status or condition and notify nurse of any changes in resident condition.

12. Reports skin irritation around ostomy bag to the Charge Nurse, Report’s problems with ostomy bag to the Charge Nurse

13. Provides range of motion exercises for residents

14. Provides routine care for the bedfast patient; turns residents intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness

15. Recognizes and reports signs/ symptoms of abuse Charge Nurse/Administrator, and identifies and reports change in condition to Charge Nurse

16. Removes bedding and replaces with clean linens per schedule or condition, and as needed

17. Takes vital signs of patient, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information and documents/reports information regarding the patient’s health, I&O, any change of medical condition, and care given

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable demeanor to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients

• Responds to expressed concerns displaying a helpful, caring demeanor

• Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner

• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field.

• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services

• Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints

• Complies with corporate compliance program

• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary

• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by nurse supervisor

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Some High School or High School Diploma or GED required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Temporary Nurse Aide Must not have adverse findings on Criminal Background Checks. Temporary Nurse Aide must be able to demonstrate Competency to provide nursing services consistent with CMS Wavier requirements.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High school graduate preferred. Previous experience preferred. Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.

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• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.

• High School Diploma preferred
• Good understanding of addictive process and recovery skills
• Minimum of one-year experience in the addiction field preferred
• Individuals in recovery from substance abuse must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups

1. Perform admissions and orientation of the patient to the unit. Assists with patient discharges
2. Takes patient vital signs and documents according to facility policy
3. Observes patient behaviors and documents in accordance with facility policy
4. Conduct patient check of belongings upon admission
5. Supervise urine collection of patients
6. Conduct crisis intervention with the supervision of Director of Nursing/ADON or Charge Nurse
7. Escort patients to appointments as indicated by supervisor. Accompanies patients on outings and to nightly meetings and may require driving facility vehicles
8. Documents in chart any contact with patients in accordance with department and facility procedure
9. Serves as a liaison between clinical staff and patients, keeping staff informed of high-risk issues or potential patient problems
10. Regularly communicates with other team members and interface in a positive constructive and helpful manner to promote cohesiveness, reduce conflict and provide for resolution
11. Monitors and identifies potential problems and discusses them in the daily multidisciplinary treatment meeting
12. Participates in meetings and treatment teams as required
13. Assists with Crisis Intervention as directed by Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse. Able to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the patients
14. Monitors meal times and bathroom breaks (ED Unit only)
15. Follow through with special assignments and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing
16. Provides support for activities of daily living by assisting patients with activities they are unable to perform themselves
17. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, and recording intake and output information
18. Provides patient comfort by utilizing facility resources, transporting patients, answering patient questions and requests, and reporting observations of the patient to the nursing supervisor
19. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
20. Maintains work operations by following current policies and procedures
21. Protects patient privacy and organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
22. Adheres to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements, and Joint Commission standards
23. Updates job knowledge by participating in education opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining certification and licensure
24. Other duties as assigned