Job Information
Open Arms Care Corporation Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee
BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:
$1,000 LPN SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!!
Personal satisfaction from serving others
Competitive pay
Paid Training
Great Benefits:Medical, Pharmacy,
Vision, Dental, Disability,
EmployeeAssistance Program
and Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Multiple Shift Options
Bonus Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Professional Growth Opportunities
- Career Path to Leadership for DSPs
- Career Path to RN for LPNs
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Primary Objective:
Provides nursing and health care services to individuals served in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization and within the standards of the states Nurse Practice Act. Provides training to both the clients served and Open Arms Care Corporation employees. Provide pre-employment screening for TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccine and participates in committee.Essential Functions and Scope:
- Provides training to all employees and clients.
- Evaluates emergency situations for clients, determine appropriate actions and follow-up.
- Accountable for all scheduled and controlled substances as defined by organization policy and procedures and state regulated guidelines.
- Maintains the security and cleanliness of all medication storage areas.
- Records and reports all vital signs and clinical observations.
- Administers treatments and medications as ordered. Assist physicians as required.
- Rotates taking call and advise other LPNs.
- Notify Health Services Director and physician on-call of any medical incident as dictated by agency policy.
- Transcribes physician orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assures that adequate drug and pharmaceutical stocks are maintained.
- Follows facility, pharmacy and state procedures for ordering and receiving medications.
- Provides and documents all medical and nursing care provided.
- Ensures the safety of clients at all times.
- Actively assists direct care employees to provide high quality of care to the clients we serve.
- Participates in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) through attendance at the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and assessment reviews.
- Complete programs for desensitization for dental/medical appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.