LPN
About The Position
Victorious Family Care Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Bartlett, TN. The LPN will provide compassionate care to patients in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role involves conducting client assessments, managing medical records, promoting early identification of health concerns, fulfilling daily shift responsibilities, supporting pharmaceutical inventories, administering medications, and fostering collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary team. The LPN will also review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and manage medication distribution. Non-essential functions include participating in health-related training, facilitating communication regarding client health, supporting the Manager on client well-being matters, reviewing consults and MD orders, and attending scheduled meetings.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience, preferably within a hospital environment
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license for the state of TN, AR, or MS
- Successfully complete all pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks and drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled monthly and quarterly client assessments, perform PRN assessments as indicated by changes in health status, and document all findings in accordance with VFCC policies and procedures.
- Assist with management of client medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance, while upholding standards for security, accessibility, and organization in line with VFCC policy.
- Promote early identification and prevention of health concerns through routine client rounds, ongoing health assessments, and precise documentation and reporting of vital signs and clinical observations.
- Fulfill daily shift responsibilities according to VFCC standards, including maintenance of transfer documentation, provision of nail care, and meticulous record-keeping for menses, seizures, intake and output, and other required health tracking forms.
- Support the maintenance of adequate pharmaceutical inventories to ensure seamless continuity of care, as well as accuracy in medication ordering and receipt from the pharmacy.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, strictly adhering to the "7 rights" of medication administration: right medication, dose, route, individual, time, texture, and position.
- Foster collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team members and peers, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy and completeness within group homes and office settings.
- Sign for, verify, and assign all medication received for Victorious Family Care Center.
- Distribute verified monthly medications to residential managers upon receipt from West TN Pharmacy.
- Participate in and/or conduct health-related training for facility personnel as directed by the Nurse Manager.
- Facilitate effective communication, including both verbal and written documentation—pertaining to client health monitoring and preventive care.
- Provide support to Manager on matters directly related to client well-being.
- Review all consults, recommendations, and MD orders, ensuring proper transcription of orders.
- Attend at least 80% of all scheduled meetings and 100% of mandatory meetings, demonstrating professional engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
