LPN - Full Time Nights
POSITION SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
The LPN is responsible for delivering direct nursing services to consumers living in agency homes in the Nashville and or Murfreesboro Developmental Disabilities Services program. Responsible for coordination with other medical professionals as needed and any and all medical oversight as required to fully meet the medical needs of the service recipients in accordance with State of Tennessee guidelines.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE
The position requires the employee to be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to one year of nursing, nursing experience for individuals who have Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health concerns is desirable. Knowledge of the guidelines established by the state of Tennessee for community support programs for individuals with Developmental Disabilities is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Makes home visits when requested.
- Reviews clients’ medical status on a regular basis
- Completes paperwork as required for training and home visits.
- Interacts with consumers in supportive, therapeutic ways. Uses effective techniques to reinforce consumers’ behaviors.
- Aids in meeting the terms of the consumers’ ISPs. Interacts helpfully and kindly with consumers.
- Aids in ensuring medical files are current and accurate.
- Turns in required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Attends training as needed.
- Aid in supervising LPN on staff
- Complete PSR’s on clients in timely manner
- Other job duties as assigned by Program Director
BENEFITS
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
- Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Program
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- MetLife Legal Plans
- Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
- Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
WORK CULTURE
Commitment Committee Justice Committee Integrity Committee Compassion Committee Retention Committee Training & Development VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program VOA University - Staff Development VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.