Adult Comprehensive Training LPN

Job Details

Job Location:

Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Morning

This position will work primarily as the morning or afternoon bus rider to support students in Children’s Services and support other OGC Day Program nursing needs as directed.

• Administer medications as ordered
• Ride on Orange Grove buses or vehicles to support students/individuals medical needs
• Serve as a resource person to classrooms, the center and the community sites, as needed
• Assist in behavior management, according to established criteria and behavior plans
• Assist in family contact and child’s family contact (according to protocol)
• Attend community outings to provide support as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect for students, individuals, parents and fellow staff members
• Ensure the safety of all students and individuals in case of fire or natural disaster
• Maintain equipment in a safe working condition, immediately report unsafe conditions to the LPN Manager/RN Supervisor
• Maintain a safe working environment; keep the work area neat and in order
• Ensure hazardous items are placed out of the reach of the students and individuals or, if appropriate, in locked containers or Nurse Bus Bag; investigate injuries to prevent re-occurrences
• Follow the agency's policies related to on the job injuries
• Maintain knowledge of proper body mechanics in everyday activities
• Attend appropriate in‑services as directed
• Become familiar with and comply with State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the job position and work environment; cooperate with State survey teams as requested and as applicable
• In a timely manner, report concerns of abuse, neglect, mistreatment to the LPN Manager and/or Director of Compliance
• Utilize department supplies in a cost‑effective and efficient manner; assist in keeping all work areas stocked with supplies needed
• Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness of the work area
• Consistently complete responsibilities in a timely manner; self‑initiative is vital
• Be prompt to work and be trustworthy
• Understand the students and individuals come to school or day services for assistance in reaching his/her goals, which are outlined in the IEP/ISP
• Show interest in building relationships with each student/individual
• Support the goals of the each program area as an active team member and participate in the program planning and actualization
• Work with all staff and parents to assure healthy outcomes for students and individuals
• Keep the Day Program nurses, SPCs, other staff and the families informed about health related issues of the students; discuss reasons for treatments, medications, etc.
• Assist in educating all staff to understand students'/individuals' conditions
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents/guardians as appropriate
• Contribute to and implement nursing care plans as developed for students and individuals
• Communicate referral information to parents or homes as indicated (e.g., the need for foot/nail care)
• Use medical protocol for decision making; report health concerns to the LPN Manager/RN Coordinator
• Monitor and provide reports for seizures; complete seizure report forms for each observed seizure; assist in seizure data gathering; submit reports to LPN Manager/RN Coordinator as they occur
• Document incident and accident reports as needed
• Assess health related situations and receive direction from LPN Manager /RN Coordinator, and Physician, as necessary; obtain emergency assistance when required
• If indicated, administer oxygen, insulin, Diastat or an Epi‑pen as ordered, to any designated student or individual
• Maintain an accurate record of infections of students for the quarterly Infection Control reviews; submit report of infection to the LPN Manager/RN Coordinator
• Demonstrate knowledge of and utilize infection control policies; practice good hand‑washing technique
• Utilize the SOAP method of assessment and documentation
• Complete Nursing Logs for billing purposes, if applicable
• Work with other nurses to maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date nursing notebook kept in the nurse’s bus bag
• Ensure the bus bag is equipped and stocked prior to…