Licensed Practical Nurse

Sunrise Community of Tennessee, Inc.; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community of Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide medical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will follow each person’s plan to promote optimal health and wellbeing, performing tasks like measuring vitals and assisting with routine care. Requirements include a valid LPN license, a valid driver’s license with endorsements, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic healthcare services according to the individual’s plan.
• Performs delegated tasks such as blood pressure monitoring and weights.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and complete according to regulations.
• Keeps supplies and equipment organized and restocked.
• Collaborates with Direct Support Professionals to meet individuals’ needs.
• Communicates changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Disability care experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Job Description:Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Purpose:To provide medical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.Qualifications:Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug ScreeningsMust possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experienceMust possess basic computer skillsMust possess current and valid license for Practical NurseExperience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferredEssential Functions:Assists in providing basic healthcare services according to the individual’s plan ensuring each individual’s optimal health and wellbeingPerforms tasks as delegated, such as blood pressure monitoring, weights, and other assigned tasksEnsures all documentation is accurate and complete according to regulationsResponsible for the organization and cleanliness of supplies and equipment, ensuring restocking of inventoryCollaborates with Direct Support Professionals to ensure that the needs of the individuals are being metCommunicates immediately any changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisorPerforms all other duties as assignedHourly: $27.00SR90GRThis position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.