Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Open Arms Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pharmacy Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Open Arms Care in Nashville, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing and health care services to individuals served, following organizational policies and state guidelines. Training will be provided for clients and staff, with emphasis on safety and quality care.

The position requires TN LPN licensure, CPR within 30 days, PCM certification within 60 days, and a valid driver’s license, with two weeks of paid training and no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN program.
• Active TN Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR within 30 days of employment.
• Certified in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provides training to all employees and clients.
• Evaluates emergencies and determines actions.
• Manages controlled substances per policy and state guidelines.
• Maintains security of medication storage areas.
• Records vital signs and observations.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered; assists physicians.
• Rotates taking call and notifies on-call physician as needed.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Ensures adequate drug stocks and proper ordering.
• Provides and documents all medical and nursing care.
• Ensures client safety at all times.
• Supports direct care staff to maintain high care standards.
• Participates in ISP development through Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.

Skills

LPN nursing

CPR certification

Communication

Teamwork

Driving

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Graduate of LPN program

Tools

Medication administration

EMR/documentation

Job description

Join a team that truly makes a difference-helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

• Personal satisfaction from serving others
• Competitive pay
• Paid Training
• Great Benefits:Medical, Pharmacy,Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Programand Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

2P-10P (part-time) NO WEEKENDS

M-F 10P-6A NO WEEKENDS

*Required: Two weeks paid training 9A-5P M-F*

SUMMARY

Provides nursing and health care services to individuals served in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization and within the standards of the state's Nurse Practice Act. Provides training to both the clients served and Open Arms Care Corporation employees. Provide pre-employment screening for TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccine and participates in committee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides training to all employees and clients.
• Evaluates emergency situations for clients, determine appropriate actions and follow-up.
• Accountable for all scheduled and controlled substances as defined by organization policy and procedures and state regulated guidelines.
• Maintains the security and cleanliness of all medication storage areas.
• Records and reports all vital signs and clinical observations.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered. Assist physicians as required.
• Rotates taking call and advise other LPN's.
• Notify Health Services Director and physician on-call of any medical incident as dictated by agency policy.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assures that adequate drug and pharmaceutical stocks are maintained.
• Follows facility, pharmacy and state procedures for ordering and receiving medications.
• Provides and documents all medical and nursing care provided.
• Ensures the safety of clients at all times.
• Actively assists direct care employees to provide high quality of care to the clients we serve.
• Participates in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) through attendance at the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and assessment reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN programrequired
• Active State of TN Licensed Practical Nurse licenserequired
• CPRrequired within 30 days of employment
• Certified in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within 60 days of hire is required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as exceptional organizational and time management skills. This role also requires accountability, adaptability to individual needs, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically assist and interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to check adaptive equipment to make sure it is in working order.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.