Job Description
Job Description
Job ID: 65219
Department: TN DHS
Position: LPN/PRN
Location: 460 Ninth Avenue, Smyrna, Tennessee. 37167
Duration: 06+ Months
Job Description:
- Please note that this contract is for work every OTHER weekend (hours outlined below)
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 student’s health record, and providing care to individuals with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.
Available shift:
- Every-Other-Weekend shift: Saturday and Sunday 8am - 9pm (12 hours of work and one unpaid 1 hour lunch break each day)
- 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 student's 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 ADL's 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 of electronic data usage
- Must have exceptional customer service skills
- Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
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Company Description
nLeague provides one of the most advanced and professional staffing solutions in the United states for temporary, regular staffing. Our access to a large database of staffing resources is backed by time-tested HR management system that makes your deployment of staffing a pleasure.\r\n\r\nWith over 2,500+ staff already deployed across various industries, nleague is working hard to increase its presence across the country. With offices covering USA and India, we can offer the perfect staffing solutions for you with workers that are sourced locally and trained for your requirements.