Job Title : PRN / LPN (2nd shift : Mon to Fri 1 PM - 9 PM & Weekend shift : Sat & Sun : 8 AM - 9 PM)
Location : Smyrna, TN 37167 (Onsite from Day 1)
Duration : 10+ Months Contract (With a possible extension)
Job Description :
- The PRN LPN reports to the First Aid Center RN and is responsible for performing nursing tasks such as medication observation, treatments, documentation within the student's health record, and providing care to individuals with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.
- 2nd shift : Mon to Fri 1 PM - 9 PM & Weekend shift : Sat & Sun : 8 AM - 9 PM
Responsibilities :
Assesses students at the First Aid Center with a triage approachRecords vital signs, Observes students self-administering medications and documents progressOversees the medication observation processPerforms treatments as ordered by providersResponds to medical emergencies on campusDocuments essential findings in the student's medical recordCollaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary teamAttends meetings as requestedAdheres to established protocols and proceduresWorks with a variety of students who have physical, mental, and developmental disabilitiesAdministers nursing care in a school-based settingManages supplies and inventory in a fiscally responsible wayPossesses the ability to initiate tasks autonomously when neededIs on time for shifts and reliablePresents to customers in a cheerful, positive mannerAssists with ADL's as neededPossesses knowledge of adaptive equipmentQualifications :
Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of TNPossesses knowledge of basic laboratory practicesEffective communication and listening skillsAbility to provide clear, concise information in a classroom settingBasic knowledge f electronic data usageMust have exceptional customer service skillsBasic skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)