Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: 1099 / Contract W2

Client: State of Tennessee

Shift Timings: 7am-8pm

Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for licensed practical nursing duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required

Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to:

· Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;

· Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;

· Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check;

· Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health’s vulnerable persons registry.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of principles of nursing, nursing practices, techniques, and applicable laws

· Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders

· Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities

· Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Skills:

· The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

· The skill to listen to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

· The skill to talk to others to convey information effectively

· The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions

· The skill to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

· The skill to actively look for ways to help people

· The skill to manage one's own time

Abilities:

· The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

· The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas

· The ability to communicate (verbal and written) information and ideas

· The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

· The ability to apply general rules to specific problems

· Competencies:

· Learning on the fly

· Problem solving

· Priority setting

· Timely decision making

· Standing alone

· Action oriented

· Drive for results

· Organizational agility

· Written Communication

· Compassion

· Ethics and Values

· Integrity and trust

· Patience

· Peer relationships

· Understanding others

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $29.83 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Weekly bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person