Registered Nurse (RN)

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) • Columbia, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role supports individuals’ health, safety, dignity, and independence in residential homes and community settings. PDI provides paid orientation and job-specific training, including support for nurses who are new to developmental disabilities nursing.

The position is based in Columbia, Tennessee, and pays $32.00 per hour. The set schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, plus every other Saturday. Driving between assigned residential homes, offices, and other service locations may be part of the nursing duties. Employees may operate company vehicles or transport supported individuals when authorized and required by the assignment, following PDI’s vehicle and passenger safety policies.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee LPN or RN license, or a valid multistate license authorizing practice in Tennessee.
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable under PDI's insurance requirements.
• Ability to travel to assigned residential homes and work locations.
• Ability to pass required criminal background and registry checks.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Documentation of a negative TB test within the past 12 months; PDI will arrange a test if needed.
• Willingness to complete required paid orientation, job-specific training, and applicable certifications.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and clinical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Monitor health conditions, recognize changes, and respond to medical concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments as authorized within the nursing scope of practice.
• Complete nursing assessments and maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Coordinate medical appointments, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Communicate with physicians, families, caregivers, and other members of the support team.
• Train and assist Direct Support Professionals with health-related needs and procedures.
• Travel to assigned residential homes, offices, and other PDI service locations to provide nursing support.
• Promote the health, safety, dignity, and independence of the individuals supported.
• Operate company vehicles safely when authorized and transport individuals when specifically authorized and required by the assignment.
• Follow PDI vehicle safety policies, including conducting pre-trip inspections, reporting vehicle damage, promptly reporting accidents, and complying with traffic laws and passenger safety requirements.
• Refrain from smoking or vaping in PDI vehicles.

Benefits

• Paid training, orientation, and job-specific training.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, sick leave, and other benefits based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed