Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Open Arms Care Corporation•Nashville, TN
About The Position
Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!
Requirements
- Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN program required
- Active State of TN Licensed Practical Nurse license required
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Complete programs for desensitization for dental/medical appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Personal satisfaction from serving others
- Competitive pay
- Paid Training
- Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
