Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Hourly 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 Multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle DSP -> Leadership roles 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Employee recognition & growth programs The personal satisfaction of serving others FT 2p-10p M-F PT 10p-6a M-F FT 7a-7p Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Burkitt: PT 2p-10p M-F 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. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience: Associates degree in Nursing or graduate of LPN programrequired Active State of TN Licensed Practical Nurse licenserequired BLS certification required within 30 days of hire Certified in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within 60 days of hire is required Valid driver’s license required Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as exceptional organizational and time management skills. This role also requires accountability, adaptability to individual needs, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to physically assist and interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Ability to check adaptive equipment to make sure it is in working order. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics. #J-18808-Ljbffr