Job Details

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

FULL TIME: $2500 SIGN ON BONUS

Monday through Friday 2PM-10PM

OTHER OPEN SHIFTS FOR PART-TIME:

Saturday & Sunday 6a - 2p, 2p - 10p, 10p - 6a

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

• Personal satisfaction from serving others
• Competitive pay
• Paid Training
• Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Multiple Shift Options
• Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Professional Growth Opportunities
  - Career Path to RN for LPNs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan

SUMMARY

Provides nursing and health care services to individuals served in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization and within the standards of the state’s Nurse Practice Act. Provides training to both the clients served and Open Arms Care Corporation employees. Provide pre-employment screening for TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccine and participates in committee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides training to all employees and clients.
• Evaluates emergency situations for clients, determine appropriate actions and follow-up.
• Accountable for all scheduled and controlled substances as defined by organization policy and procedures and state regulated guidelines.
• Maintains the security and cleanliness of all medication storage areas.
• Records and reports all vital signs and clinical observations.
• Administers treatments and medications as ordered. Assist physicians as required.
• Rotates taking call and advise other LPN’s.
• Notify Health Services Director and physician on-call of any medical incident as dictated by agency policy.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assures that adequate drug and pharmaceutical stocks are maintained.
• Follows facility, pharmacy and state procedures for ordering and receiving medications.
• Provides and documents all medical and nursing care provided.
• Ensures the safety of clients at all times.
• Actively assists direct care employees to provide high quality of care to the clients we serve.
• Participates in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) through attendance at the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and assessment reviews.
• Complete programs for desensitization for dental/medical appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Must possess a current and valid Tennessee license issued by the State Board of Nursing. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• This role also requires accountability, adaptability to individual needs, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically assist and interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to check adaptive equipment to make sure it is in working order.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.