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Traveling Director of Nursing Specialist (RN)

apartment Diversicare location_onKnoxville, TN

Overview Smile, You’ve Found Us! Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply. We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, which we extend to all those we are privileged to serve. If you wish to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents, APPLY NOW! Full Time Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Excellent 401k plan Tuition Reimbursement Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time Long and Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Referral Bonuses DiversICARE - employee hardship fund Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 46 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in five states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States. Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs. It is Diversicare’s Mission to “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.” We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards. We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support. They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm, caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and each other. Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference . #BSC123 Responsibilities • Interprets and puts into effect company clinical guidelines policies, systems and administrative policies related to the nursing department.• Have the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities and training of Nursing Service department while acting as Director of Nursing• May serve in the position of other nurse management positions including Charge Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Assessment Coordinator • Assumes administrative authority and responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.• Plans and directs, in cooperation with other nursing supervisory personnel, effective administration of nursing unit and patient care given based on the established goals, objectives, clinical guidelines and policies and procedures of the center.• Interviews, hires, councils and terminates Nursing Department personnel in conjunction with other center administrative personnel and according to the policies and procedures of the company.• Works with the Administrator and Nursing Administration to determine staffing requirements based on current needs.• Assists facilities in maintaining budget compliance related to clinical services such as food costs, staffing and supplies.• Attends department head meetings and coordinates activities of Nursing Services with other departments of the facility.• Completes reports and participates in required committee meetings in the center. Facilitates and is responsible for completion Clinical Start Up in center assigned.• Establishes and ensures a standard of quality assessment, documentation and medical intervention to provide quality clinical care to all patients/residents.• Participates in the dissemination of information related to company programs and initiatives.• Is a member of the monthly QAPI committee and involved in Quality Improvement initiatives as identified or assigned• Participates in the evaluation and development of systems utilized in the delivery of clinical services.• Has understanding of current Federal and State regulations and interprets and teaches the same in assigned center. Qualifications Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed with a minimum of 5 years of general nursing experience 2 years of long term care experience as Director of Nursing in management, administrative, consultation, and survey process. Success is defined as a clear, demonstrated history of quality resident care management. Past experience as a Director of Nursing or other senior nursing management roles. Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work on-site in numerous centers located in AL, KS, NC, MS, and TN. Ability and willingness to assume various job functions in a center; i.e., DNS, ADNS, RN Clinical Educator, MDS Coordinator. Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. (EOE)

Caregiver

Part-time

Caregiver -PCA (Personal Care Attendent )

apartment Professional Case Management location_onKnoxville, TN

$15 - $17.50 / HOUR

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Personal Care Attendants in Tennessee Hours Available for this location: (You can pick up in other locations as well) PRN, Parttime and Fulltime Hours Mon- Friday and Weekends available Day Shifts available Job Description Qualifications Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate Able to read and write consistent with job requirements Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and Agency personnel Neat, clean personal appearance Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human Resources Possess reliable transportation Ability to demonstrate the appropriate PCP knowledge and skills related to the following (passing score on skills validation test required): Appropriate work experience and/or experience with caregiving Methodology for assisting clients to achieve maximum self-reliance Principles of nutrition and meal preparation Principles of the aging process and emotional issues related to illness and long-term home care Procedures for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment Maintenance of ethics and confidentiality of client care Roles of healthcare team members and inter-relationships in care Providing information for supervisors and maintaining appropriate and required records in relation to plan of care, report and timesheet, reporting concerns/changes in client condition/home environment, supervisory visits and recertification Basic non-skilled personal care and housekeeping tasks Interest and concern for people Good judgment and tact in dealing with people Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation Standard Precautions and basic infection prevention and control practices Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervisor with the client to provide the following: Help client maintain personal hygiene Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment Plan and prepare nutritious meals Shop for groceries and supplies when instructed to do so by the client and as indicated in the plan of care Assist client with non-skilled personal care as directed in the written scope of practice including bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, mouth care, shaving, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, bladder and bowel care, medication reminding, respiratory care, accompanying, homemaking, protective oversight, and respite care. See scope of practice for guidelines Encourage the client to become as independent as possible within activities allowed in the plan of care Provide positive emotional support while performing tasks in the client’s home Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of care; may include routine, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry, shopping, and teaching the client these tasks as appropriate Follow standard precautions whenever giving any aspect of client care Establish a relationship with the client and the client’s family which conveys trust and confidentiality Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit, document services provided, obtain client’s signature each visit, and submit to the Agency per established guidelines Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager or designee (do not perform client assessment) Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report to the supervisor and/or designee if unable to do so Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager Maintain confidentiality at all times Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each individual client; never provide skilled care for the client Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition- and report the incident to the Agency Supervisor, Agency Manager or Agency as soon as safely possible Standard Rate: $15.00 - $17.50 Hourly Please contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career! Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.