LPN and RN - PRN

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) • Columbia, TN

3d • $30 - $32

About The Position

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is hiring a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Columbia, Tennessee. The nurse helps ensure the health, safety, and dignity of the people PDI supports, working with physicians, therapists, and direct support staff to deliver consistent, person-centered care that meets DDA and PDI standards.

The role includes providing prescribed nursing care, implementing and monitoring individualized health and medical crisis plans, supporting daily living activities, administering medications, and documenting clinical information. The nurse also coordinates care and appointments, maintains medical supplies and equipment, monitors health trends, supports therapy plans, and trains or mentors staff on health-related plans and documentation.

This is a PRN position. Pay is $30.00 per hour for LPNs and $32.00 per hour for RNs. PDI describes its schedule as predictable, with every other weekend off, and offers continued training and skill-building.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and a heart for service.
• Current, active LPN license in good standing issued by the State of Tennessee or by a Nursing Compact state recognized by Tennessee.
• Current and valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Satisfactory background check and drug test.
• Negative TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care as prescribed by treating physicians.
• Implement and monitor Individualized Health Care Plans and Medical Crisis Plans.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate records.
• Track and document vital signs, seizures, intake and output, bowel and bladder patterns, and other clinical data.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment in clean, working order.
• Participate in Annual ISP and Circle of Support meetings to coordinate care.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and ensure follow-up on referrals, tests, and lab work.
• Review and update Medication Administration Records (MARs) and promptly report variances.
• Support therapy plans and ensure assistive devices remain safe and functional.
• Oversee psychotropic medication documentation and obtain required consents.
• Monitor health trends, including weight changes, falls, or seizure activity, and promptly report concerns to the Agency DON.
• Train or mentor new staff members on health-related plans and documentation.
• Work closely with physicians, therapists, and direct support staff to provide consistent, person-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and Aflac.
• Paid time off and paid sick time.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Continued training and skill-building through hands-on experience.

What This Job Offers

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