What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/Driver for a Mobile Unit- Paris, Tn position at Buffalo Valley?
Position: Full-Time LPN/ Driver for a Mobile Unit - Paris, Tn
Location: Paris, Tn
Schedule- Full Time, M-F, 8am-5pm
SALARY: Depending on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, provide first aid, and respond to medical emergencies.
- Complete medical admissions, health histories, screenings, and documentation.
- Assist providers during examinations and coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
- Monitor infection control activities, including tracking TB testing and communicable disease screenings.
- Supervise self-administration of medications and maintain medication logs and records.
- Provide health education, wellness counseling, and disease prevention information to clients.
- Maintain accurate client medical records, incident reports, and monthly health statistics.
- Serve as a resource for medical questions and support staff as needed.
- Conduct nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, provide first aid, and respond to medical emergencies.
- Complete medical admissions, health histories, screenings, and documentation.
- Assist providers during examinations and coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
- Monitor infection control activities, including tracking TB testing and communicable disease screenings.
- Supervise self-administration of medications and maintain medication logs and records.
- Provide health education, wellness counseling, and disease prevention information to clients.
- Maintain accurate client medical records, incident reports, and monthly health statistics.
- Serve as a resource for medical questions and support staff as needed.
Mobile Unit Operations & Transportation
- Safely operate and transport the mobile healthcare unit to outreach locations and community events.
- Assist patients entering and exiting the vehicle and secure wheelchairs or mobility devices when necessary.
- Conduct vehicle inspections, report maintenance issues, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.
- Maintain transportation records, mileage logs, and inspection documentation.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational policies.
- Safely operate and transport the mobile healthcare unit to outreach locations and community events.
- Assist patients entering and exiting the vehicle and secure wheelchairs or mobility devices when necessary.
- Conduct vehicle inspections, report maintenance issues, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.
- Maintain transportation records, mileage logs, and inspection documentation.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational policies.
Qualifications
- Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Valid Tennessee driver's license with acceptable driving record; F Endorsement or CDL preferred if required for vehicle operation.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- One year of nursing experience preferred, with community health, behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mobile healthcare experience desirable.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community-based healthcare setting.
- Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Valid Tennessee driver's license with acceptable driving record; F Endorsement or CDL preferred if required for vehicle operation.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- One year of nursing experience preferred, with community health, behavioral health, substance use treatment, or mobile healthcare experience desirable.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community-based healthcare setting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and assist patients with mobility needs.
- Ability to safely operate a mobile healthcare vehicle and work in various indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and assist patients with mobility needs.
- Ability to safely operate a mobile healthcare vehicle and work in various indoor and outdoor environments.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a mobile healthcare unit, community outreach settings, healthcare facilities, and office environments. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, infectious diseases, and medical emergencies.
Work is performed in a mobile healthcare unit, community outreach settings, healthcare facilities, and office environments. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, infectious diseases, and medical emergencies.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified as needed to meet organizational needs.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified as needed to meet organizational needs.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Health
- Vision
- Dental insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- 401K
- Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
- Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction
Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/
Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information