Private Duty / RN / Registered Nurse

Overview

Private Duty Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Female Chattanooga, TN (37404)

Adoration Health is seeking a highly skilled Private Duty RN to care for a geriatric female patient in Chattanooga, TN (37404) .

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of extensive experience in vent / trach management .

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide one-on-one patient care in the home.
• Expertly manage vent / trach and catheter care .
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality, personalized care.

Qualifications :

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with vent / trach management (required).
• Active RN license in Tennessee.
• Strong background in geriatric patient care.

If you’re an experienced RN with a passion for home care, join us to make a real difference in your patient’s life! Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a safe and timely manner using acceptable nursing skill and best practices as defined by Adoration's quality assurance team
• Active participation in weekly team meetings in a manner that safely manages around current COVID safety measures and helps coordinate appropriate patient care
• Provide nursing interventions that facilitate patient rehabilitation and efficient, quality outcome-driven results
• Provide quality, compassionate nursing care while coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team as needed
• Facilitate adjustments to the nursing care plan as needed to ensure our patients reach their maximum potential
• Provide medication instruction, monitoring, and administration as ordered by the patient's Primary Care Physician
• Appropriate implementation of medication orders, medication reviews, monitoring, and discontinuation of medications as ordered by and coordinated with the patient's Primary Care Physician
• Conduct patient assessments and help develop the patient's plan of care with other interdisciplinary team members
• Complete supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aide staff as appropriate
• Inform the physician and nursing supervisor of changes in the client's medical needs through documentation and other methods of appropriate communication
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation of all patient care, including progress note, summaries, and discharges per state and federal requirements
• Assist with developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan of care that ensures the patient's rapid recovery at home
• Understand and abide by safe nursing practices and an understanding of when to report patient events to the nursing supervisor in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining and updating nursing, pharmacy, infection control, and health and safety policies and procedures as requested
• Strong self-motivator that feels comfortable interacting with a strong, supportive clinical team
• Comfortable with learning or using an electronic medical record and documentation software (WellSky)
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Degree (Associate or Bachelor) from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the applicable state required
• One year nursing practice in a patient care setting required; and home health, geriatrics or other relatable settings preferred
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of car insurance in accordance with Adoration policy
• Current CPR certification

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.

Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.

Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit . Follow us on and .