LPN PRN

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,117 - 42,895; Part time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a part-time LPN to implement nursing interventions and support direct care staff. The position involves providing nursing services, monitoring documentation, and responding to acute distress among assigned clients.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an approved LPN Nursing Program with compassionate demeanor and excellent communication skills. Experience with developmental disabilities is preferred and flexibility in shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant LPN clinical experience is preferred.
• Acceptable 3-year motor vehicle report.
• F endorsement on Drivers License, 30 days post job off.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for assigned individuals and support to direct care staff.
• Monitor required documentation and complete all required documents within a timely manner.
• Respond to individuals in acute distress.

Skills

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with Developmental Disabilities

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN Nursing Program

Tools

Valid Drivers License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $26.50 - $26.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Flexible

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

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.