PRN Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Description
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)
Employment Type
Full Time
