Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - P/T Days Type:
Regular

PRN and or PT associates who are extended an offer must be able to complete a required new hire orientation, held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m for about 1 week total.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN (onsite, group home setting).

Employment Type:

Part-time, day shift.

Compensation: $28/hr+ (DOE).

Incentives:

No sign-on bonus offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule:

Varies based on business needs and specific group home, we are flexible.

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or the people we support to the registered nurse
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
• Document nursing care provided
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable
• Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
• Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
• Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or other healthcare settings.
• Previous administrative, supervisory, case management, or clinical oversight experience preferred.
• This role focuses on nursing oversight and clinical support, not day-to-day bed side operations.
• Experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, or accreditation processes preferred.
• Experience providing education and training to healthcare staff is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards, healthcare regulations, and quality improvement principles.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings professionally.
• Ability to analyze clinical data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned service locations.

Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs:
  Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training:
  Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
  * contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
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