Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD Services)

Company: Sevita – D&S Community Services

Pay: $24 hourly

Shift: Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday 7p-7a & Wednesday 7p-7a

Location: Maryville, TN

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician.

• Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
• Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of a nursing care plan. Follows up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
• Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy. Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes. Administers medication as required.
• Oversees and monitors staff who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
• Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy. Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
• Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
• Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing.
• Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
• Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self‑medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments. Participates in on‑call system as needed.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

None required.

Education: Associate’s degree in nursing or related field or state certificate.

Experience: One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.

Licensure: Current LPN/LVN licensure in state of residence.

Certifications: Current CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, ACT training, and any other certifications required by state licensing regulations.

Physical Requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Requirements: Travel as needed.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

External- and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case‑by‑case basis via the interactive process.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.