LPN ( Licensed Practical Nurse ) $2500 Bonus
Company: Sertoma Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Description: Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN )Knoxville,
TNDescriptionSertoma is currently seeking a Full-Time LPN to
provide care for adults with intellectual and/or developmental
disabilities. We are seeking candidates who desire a family work
environment with a passion to serve those who are less fortunate.
Our LPNs are responsible for the health and welfare of the
residents in our care while ensuring a "family" type home
atmosphere. We offer an exceptional 1:2 nurse to patient ratio with
excellent support staff. We offer 12-hour shifts with a 3/4-day
work split with alternating weekends off.
Salary:$24.00 - $26.50 hourly
Benefits:
- $2500 New Hire Bonus
- Competitive wages with a night shift differential of $2.50 an
hour.
- Exceptional nurse to patient ratio of 1:2 with a full-time
assistant
- paid job-related training, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance for full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time
employees after 1 year of employment
- Generous personal paid time off for employees working 35-40
hours per week; and advancement opportunities
- Homes are managed and operated by Sertoma. This is not home
health
- Company vehicles provided while on shiftLPN Qualifications:
- EDUCATION: Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
licenseMedical Residential LPN Responsibilities:
- Assure health & safety of people supported by assuring adequate
exercise, providing assigned nursing services, maintaining
up-to-date posting of medical/emergency information, assuring
workspace is hazard-free, participating routinely in training for
fire evacuation, maintaining clean/sanitary environment and
reporting any maintenance needs promptly.
- Work on training actions and BSP actions/objectives outlined in
program plans with people supported on a regular basis. Document as
specified.
- Encourage people supported to follow dietary menus, post all
menus/special diets for easy access for other staff.
- Plan and follow through with regularly scheduled recreational
activities at the house and maintain current inventory of personal
items for people supported, first aid supplies, and home supplies;
submit request for needed items to house manager.
- Participate in helping to maintain house records in an orderly
and up to date manner, (i.e., fire drills, med requests, on-site
client records-medical, licensure, ISP, etc.).
- Work regular schedule; participate as a team player and offer
to cover or swap shifts when time off is needed. Sertoma nurses are
required to cover shifts with existing nursing staff.
- Distribute medications and other medical treatments. Maintain
weekly count and re-order as necessary according to agency policy
and procedures; report medication errors.
- Attend circles of support, monthly staff meetings, and
in-services. Provide input to the RN, CM and RC on all care plans.
Meet monthly with CM on these and other issues.
- Submit assigned paperwork to CM and RC according to schedule in
an accurate and timely manner.
- Familiarize self with licensure, fire marshal and quality
assurance standards and always maintain assigned home within these
standards. Meet often with RC on these issues.
- Work closely with all pertinent staff as a team member to
assure highest standards and best quality of life for the clients.
Requirements: LPN Employment Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- LPN License
- US Work Authorization
- Valid TN Driving Licenses
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- No more than three moving violations on your MVR within the
past 3 years
- 3 years clean driving historySertoma Center, Inc. is committed
to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on
race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or
physical disability, medical condition, genetic information,
military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy,
childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy,
childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected
characteristic. We participate in E-VerifyWe participate in the
Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace ProgramPM20
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