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Licensed Practical Nurse - 62219
Onsite, Full-time job opportunity in Smyrna, Tennessee
The full time 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 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.
The regular schedule for the full time LPN is Monday through Friday 1pm - 9pm (7.5 hours of work with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)
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 f electronic data usage
- Must have exceptional customer service skills
- Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Our Work
From managing disease outbreaks to providing trauma-informed care to those with serious mental illness, we monitor and respond to a wide range of environmental threats and health emergencies, and provide unique services across the lifespan.
Our work is carried out through:
Core public health programs
Community-oriented primary care services
Behavioral health systems coordination and care
Environmental health programs
Emergency medical services
Health services in jails
Medical examiner program
Community-based health assessments and practice
We look forward to serving, partnering and working with you.
Organization
The Health Department's work is carried out through the following divisions:
Behavioral Health
Corrections Health
Financial & Business Management
Health Officer
Integrated Clinical Services
Operations
Public Health
From managing disease outbreaks to providing trauma-informed care to those with serious mental illness, we monitor and respond to a wide range of environmental threats and health emergencies, and provide unique services across the lifespan.
Our work is carried out through:
Core public health programs
Community-oriented primary care services
Behavioral health systems coordination and care
Environmental health programs
Emergency medical services
Health services in jails
Medical examiner program
Community-based health assessments and practice
We look forward to serving, partnering and working with you.
Organization
The Health Department's work is carried out through the following divisions:
Behavioral Health
Corrections Health
Financial & Business Management
Health Officer
Integrated Clinical Services
Operations
Public Health
