PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

Smyrna, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 64957

Position: PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: TN DHS

Location: 460 Ninth Avenue Smyrna Tennessee 37167

Duration: 12 Months

This is a standing requisition for the hiring of PRN LPNs a constant need for TN DHS Vocational Rehabilitation. You will notice that the Submission Deadline has been set a number of months out. This has been done on purpose. Your candidates will be considered as they are submitted. Vocational Rehab will not be waiting until the submission deadline to review proposals. Please submit your candidates as you find them. All proposals will be reviewed on a weekly basis and a decision will be made at that time to either interview or decline each candidate. The max submission number has been increased to allow you to submit an appropriate number of candidates over the life of this requisition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The PRN LPN assists in the day to day functions within the campus First Aid Center as well as providing person-centered education to students to promote individual independence. The PRN 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.

Available shifts:

2nd shift: Monday through Friday 1pm - 9pm (7.5 hours of work with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break). Please provide availability upon applying.
Weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday 8am - 9pm (11 hours of work and two unpaid 1 hour lunch breaks). Please provide availability upon applying.

The PRN LPN reports to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center on a schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Assesses students at the First Aid Center with a triage approach
Records vital signs
Observes students self-administering 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 school-based 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)

Job ID: 64957 Position: PRN Licensed Practical Nurse Department: TN DHS Location: 460 Ninth Avenue Smyrna Tennessee 37167 Duration: 12 Months This is a standing requisition for the hiring of PRN LPNs a constant need for TN DHS Vocational Rehabilitation. You will notice that the Submission Deadlin...