Nursing Shifts Available

Brightstar Care Knoxville, is currently looking for a nurse to become part of our home care team! in the Grimsley, TN (near Crossville, TN)

This is a case for a quadriplegic, who has a family support system and an excellent environment.

Urgent need for Fill-in weekend days and possibly some Fridays

Job Duties:

Creating a positive experience for the patient, provide caring, and professional work environment.

• Head to toe assessments
• Be able to transfer patient 
• Give medications
• Assess patients to prevent skin breakdown. May provide wound care if ordered by the Plan of Care.
• Observe & report any patient changes to the Physician(s)
• Must be able to provide routine care daily as defined on plan of care
• Provide any necessary education to the patient regarding their health.
• Able to have excellent written skills; provide proper documentation in patient records.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN license (no restrictions)
• Certified in CPR
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision; able to follow each patient as their needs change.
• Empathy for the needs of the patient
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 12 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Over-time pay
• Supplemental pay:  Holiday Pay
• Great Work Environment