Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)

The full time LPN assists in the day to day functions within the campus First Aid Center as well as providing person-centered education to students to promote individual independence. The 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.

The regular schedule for the full time LPN is Monday through Friday 1pm - 9pm (7.5 hours of work with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)

The LPN reports to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center on a schedule that includes nights and possibly weekends.

Responsibilities :

• Assesses students at the First Aid Center with a triage approach
• Records vital signs
• Observes students self-administering medications and documents progress
• Oversees the medication observation process
• Performs treatments as ordered by providers
• Responds to medical emergencies on campus
• Documents essential findings in the student's medical record
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Attends meetings as requested
• Adheres to established protocols and procedures
• Works with a variety of students who have physical, mental, and developmental disabilities
• Administers nursing care in a school-based setting
• Manages supplies and inventory in a fiscally responsible way
• Possesses the ability to initiate tasks autonomously when needed
• Is on time for shifts and reliable
• Presents to customers in a cheerful, positive manner
• Assists with ADL's as needed
• Possesses knowledge of adaptive equipment

Qualifications :

Please note, while the submission deadline is 9 / 30 / 24, candidates will be started as they are hired / onboarded. We will not be waiting until 9 / 30 / 24 to accept candidates.