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Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita

Englewood, TN
3 days ago
$20.40 - $24.00

Job Description

Join Sevita as a Licensed Practical Nurse and make a meaningful impact by providing essential nursing services to individuals with diverse healthcare needs. Work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers various scheduling options.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
  • Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
  • Provide prescribed medical treatment by physicians orders and personal care services.
  • Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
  • Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
  • Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
  • Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Required Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
  • One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity
  • Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence
  • Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
  • Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
  • Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

Benefits & Perks

Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holiday payJob security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities