Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Id: 62882

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: TN DHS

Location: 460 Ninth Avenue Smyrna Tennessee 37167

Duration: 12 Months

Shift: Mon to Fri (1:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

• The full time LPN assists in the day to day functions within the campus First Aid Center as well as providing personcentered education to students to promote individual independence. The LPN reports to the First Aid Center RN and is responsible for performing nursing tasks such as medication observation treatments documentation within the students health record and providing care to individuals with physical developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• The regular schedule for the full time LPN is Monday through Friday 1pm 9pm (7.5 hours of work with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)
• The LPN reports to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center on a schedule that includes nights and possibly weekends.
• Responsibilities:
• Assesses students at the First Aid Center with a triage approach
• Records vital signs
• Observes students selfadministering medications and documents progress
• Oversees the medication observation process
• Performs treatments as ordered by providers
• Responds to medical emergencies on campus
• Documents essential findings in the students medical record
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Attends meetings as requested
• Adheres to established protocols and procedures
• Works with a variety of students who have physical mental and developmental disabilities
• Administers nursing care in a schoolbased setting
• Manages supplies and inventory in a fiscally responsible way
• Possesses the ability to initiate tasks autonomously when needed
• Is on time for shifts and reliable
• Presents to customers in a cheerful positive manner
• Assists with ADLs as needed
• Possesses knowledge of adaptive equipment

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of TN
• Possesses knowledge of basic laboratory practices
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to provide clear concise information in a classroom setting
• Basic knowledge f electronic data usage
• Must have exceptional customer service skills
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook)
• This position is an ongoing need with no planned end date.