Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita•Maryville, TN

12d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to individuals receiving services under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and contributes to their health, well-being, and quality of life. The position is based in Maryville and is scheduled Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., plus every other Sunday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The advertised pay is $24 per hour. The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high-quality services. Employees are expected to perform their work in accordance with the company’s mission. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and may require travel as needed, participation in an on-call system, and assistance with household activities or transportation for individuals receiving services.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a related field, or a state certificate.
One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
Current LPN/LVN licensure for the state of residence.
Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations, such as CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
Travel as needed.
Duties involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; tasks involving exposure are an expectation of employment.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
Complete health assessments and provide input to an RN or physician for development of nursing care plans.
Follow up on physician orders and monitor and ensure follow-through on medical and dental appointments.
Monitor and record medications in a timely manner and act as a liaison to the pharmacy.
Review medication error forms, analyze errors, and recommend procedural changes.
Administer medication as required and oversee and monitor staff who administer medication.
Conduct quality assurance checks on health care records.
Provide emergency coverage or care for individuals receiving services.
Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions in accordance with company policy.
Uphold policy and procedure development related to health care.
Work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
Administer, track, and maintain logs for staff and individual testing.
Train staff in medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control.
Train individuals receiving services in topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
As needed, coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation.
As needed, transport individuals receiving services to planned or necessary activities and appointments.
Participate in the on-call system as needed.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.