LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Volunteer Behavioral Health is now seeking a part-time LPN, in the Monteagle TN area.

Schedules: (Part-Time, 7A-7P, Sat-Sun)

Starting Pay: $26.00 PH.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services.

· Takes and records patients’ vital signs.

· Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.

· Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.

· Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.

· Administers specific medication as prescribed by a medical provider and notes time and amount on patients’ charts.

· Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.

· Collects samples, such as urine, blood, sputum, from patients and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.

· Sterilizes equipment and supplies.

· Examines food trays for prescribed diets and assists with feeding if necessary.

· Records food and fluid intake and output if indicated.

· Assist in bathing, dressing, and assisting clients in walking if needed.

· Assist in cleaning rooms and meal preparation if needed.

· Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

· Inventory and requisition supplies if needed

· Other duties as assigned.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employees in this employee classification. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28