Stones River Manor, founded in 1977, is Rutherford County’s only faith-based, nonprofit senior living community and 2024 Ruthie’s Community Choice Awards Winner. As a full service, continuing care campus, the goal of the Manor is to provide a comfortable, happy, secure environment for our residents. We strive to treat everyone just like members of our own family and to keep a clean, comfortable facility that is the closest thing possible to being at home.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Part Time
Every other Sat/Sun 6a-2p
Weekend shift differential
Memory Care experience is beneficial
SUMMARY
Assists residents with prescribed medical treatment and personal care services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans and manages resident care according to each resident’s needs.
- Obtains resident vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Answers resident calls.
- Provides routine care for residents.
- Monitors resident’s condition including fluid intake and output and compose resident charts
- Observes resident’s health.
- Monitors food trays for prescribed diet.
- Reviews medical charts.
- Accompanies residents to their rooms as needed.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses.
- Communicates with residents and their families.
- Collects samples for lab testing as assigned.
- Administers medication and also assists with self-administered medication.
- Observes residents and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment, to personnel in charge.
- Prepares specimens for lab courier.
- Provides wound care.
- Assists with resident comfort.
- Cleans equipment and supplies.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 1 or more employees in the Resident Healthcare Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work as well as appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
SCHEDULES/BENEFITS
Stones River Manor offers 8 hour shifts for a more well-rounded work/life balance. A variety of benefits are offered to full-time employees including, but not limited to, vacation time, health insurance, and holiday pay. Weekend shifts come with differentials. Some part-time positions also include benefits.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical knowledge
- Patience
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Stamina and physical endurance
- Observational skills
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Empathy
Must pass drug screening and background check.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- Completion of state approved training program
- Valid State LPN License
- Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation