Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME LPNS ????Why Join Team OAC?

Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

???? $2,500 Sign-On Bonus *Full Time Only*

Competitive pay with bonus programs

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Disability, Life Insurance & EAP

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle

Career pathways:

LPN ➝ RN advancement opportunities

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Employee recognition & growth programs

The personal satisfaction of serving others

*Required: Two weeks paid training 8:30A-4P M-F*

????SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 

*PRN positions available at all sights*

• Old Brownsville 
  • Full-time (11:55P-8A) M-F/ every other weekend
• Reese 
  • Part- time (4P-8:30P) Sat & Sun
• Latting
  • Part-time (8A-8P), (8P-8A) Sat & Sun
• Macon/ Dexter
  • Full-time (11:55P-8A), (4P-12A), (3P-11P) M-F/ every other weekend 8P-8A 
  • Part-time: (6P-6A) Sat & Sun

SUMMARY  

Provides nursing and health care services to individuals served in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization and within the standards of the state’s Nurse Practice Act.  Provides training to both the clients served and Open Arms Care Corporation employees. Provide pre-employment screening for TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccine and participates in committee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Provides training to all employees and clients.
• Evaluates emergency situations for clients, determine appropriate actions and follow-up.
• Accountable for all scheduled and controlled substances as defined by organization policy and procedures and state regulated guidelines.
• Maintains the security and cleanliness of all medication storage areas.
• Records and reports all vital signs and clinical observations.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered. Assist physicians as required.
• Rotates taking call and advise other LPN’s.
• Notify Health Services Director and physician on-call of any medical incident as dictated by agency policy.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assures that adequate drug and pharmaceutical stocks are maintained.
• Follows facility, pharmacy and state procedures for ordering and receiving medications.
• Provides and documents all medical and nursing care provided.
• Ensures the safety of clients at all times.
• Actively assists direct care employees to provide high quality of care to the clients we serve. 
• Participates in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) through attendance at the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and assessment reviews.
• Complete programs for desensitization for dental/medical appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN program required
• Active State of TN Licensed Practical Nurse