LPN ICF Full Time

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time LPN to provide nursing care and support to individuals in a nonprofit social services setting.

The role involves implementing nursing interventions, coordinating physician orders, and ensuring timely documentation to support client health and independence. Requires an approved LPN program and relevant experience, with bonuses possible based on performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN Nursing Program.
• Minimum one year of relevant LPN clinical experience is preferred.
• Experience working with Developmental Disabilities is preferred.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Social Security Card.
• Acceptable 3-year motor vehicle report.
• F endorsement on Drivers License, 30days post job off.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for assigned individuals and support to direct care staff.
• Will communicate individuals physician and nursing care plans to staff and assist in implementation of all MD/NP orders according to the State of TN Nurse Practice Act.
• Will assist the attending physician/NP/RN in the examination and treatment of the individuals by interviewing the individual and others as necessary to obtain medical information/history to help determine extent of injury/illness.
• Must monitor required documentation and complete all required documents within a timely manner.
• Transcribe information onto individuals chart records.
• Take vital signs and performs other tests such as glucose monitoring as required by physician.
• Respond to individuals in acute distress.
• Complete all required documents within a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Valid Driver's License

Social Security Card

Education

LPN Nursing Program graduate

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or Equivalent

Salary Range: $26.50 - $31.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Rotating Days

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

$2500.00 - Bonus (Divided over 90days, 180days, & 1year)

Various shifts and work locations

Rate based on experience

Job Summary

Organized and implements nursing interventions, aids in equipping individuals with domestic and self-help skills in order to foster greater independence and ensures the health and wellness of assigned clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for assigned individuals and support to direct care staff


• Will communicate individuals physician and nursing care plans to staff and assist in implementation of all MD/NP orders according to the State of TN Nurse Practice Act


• Will assist the attending physician/NP/RN in the examination and treatment of the individuals by interviewing the individual and others as necessary to obtain medical information/history to help determine extent of injury/illness


• Must monitor required documentation and complete all required documents within a timely manner


• Transcribe information onto individuals chart records


• Take vital signs and performs other tests such as glucose monitoring as required by physician


• Respond to individuals in acute distress


• Complete all required documents within a timely manner


• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsEducational Requirements,Skills and Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN Nursing Program


• Minimum one year of relevant LPN clinical experience is preferred


• Experience working with Developmental Disabilities is preferred


• Compassionate and caring demeanor


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Valid Drivers License


• Social Security Card


• Acceptable 3-year motor vehicle report


• F endorsement on Drivers License, 30days post job off

Posted qualifications serve as a guide for candidate review and are not all inclusive. Orange Grove Center reserves the right to deviate from posted credential in determining what combination of candidate education, experience and skills are best suited to a position.