Van Driver PRN/As Needed

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes in Murfreesboro, TN, is hiring a PRN Van Driver for the Activities Department to provide safe and timely transportation for residents and staff. The role emphasizes assisting residents, coordinating trips, and maintaining vehicle safety and logs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Tennessee driver’s license, and CDL Class F or higher is preferred. This role supports veterans and offers flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class F or higher as designated by the State.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events
• Coordinate transportation services with appropriate staff members
• Assist residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures
• Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle safely
• Ensure timely arrival of residents to appointments outside the facility
• Maintain safety and personal care of residents under supervision
• Report any vehicle mechanical maintenance needs and issues
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment and logs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class F or higher license

Tennessee driver’s license

Job description

VAN DRIVER/PRN OR AS NEEDED

Winner 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best Nursing Home in Rutherford County

Pay Rate: $15.78 to $20.73

We are currently hiring a PRN Van Driver/for our Activities Department at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Murfreesboro Tennessee.

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

The primary purpose of the van driver position is to provide safe and timely transportation of residents and staff to and from designated locations following established safety and transportation procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events
• Coordinate transportation services with appropriate staff members
• Assists residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures
• Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Responsible for the timely arrival of residents to and from appointments outside of the facility (flexible work hours as appropriate to appointment requirements)
• Responsible for the safety and personal care of residents under his/her supervision.
• Monitor and report necessary mechanical maintenance needed to ensure safe operation of vehicle, including reporting of any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and destinations as required

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of commercial driving experience is preferred
• Must maintain current and valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class "F" or higher as designated by the State.

Visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~