LPN - Murfreesboro & Nashville at Volunteers of America Mid-States

POSITION TITLE: LPN

LOCATION: Murfreesboro and Nashville, TN

STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non Exempt (2nd Shift)

PROGRAM: Murfreesboro/Nashville Developmental Disabilities Services

REPORTS TO: LPN Case Manager

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS:

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness
  Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  Health and Wellness Program
  Medical Coverage
  Dental Coverage
  Vision Coverage
  Flexible Spending Account
  Health Spending Account
  Short Term Disability
  MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing
  Competitive Compensation Packages
  Life Insurance (company paid)
  403b retirement plan with company fund matching
  Employee discounts 
  *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs 
   (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) 
  *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture
  Commitment Committee
  Justice Committee
  Integrity Committee
  Compassion Committee
  DE&I Committee
  Retention Committee
  

Training & Development
   VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
   VOA University - Staff Development
   VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The LPN is responsible for delivering direct nursing services to consumers living in agency homes in the Nashville and or Murfreesboro Developmental Disabilities Services program.  Responsible for coordination with other medical professionals as needed and any and all medical oversight as required to fully meet the medical needs of the service recipients in accordance with State of Tennessee guidelines.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
The position requires the employee to be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to one year of nursing, nursing experience for individuals who have Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health concerns is desirable.  Knowledge of the guidelines established by the state of Tennessee for community support programs for individuals with Developmental Disabilities is preferred. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitor the consumers’ safety as it pertains to medical care and medication administration. 
2. Conduct medication administration training as needed. 
3. Makes home visits when requested. 
4. Reviews clients’ medical status on a regular basis
5. Completes paperwork as required for training and home visits. 
6. Interacts with consumers in supportive, therapeutic ways.  Uses effective techniques to reinforce consumers’ behaviors.  
7. Aids in meeting the terms of the consumers’ ISPs.  Interacts helpfully and kindly with consumers.  
8. Assists in ensuring medical files are current and accurate.
9. Turns in required paperwork in a timely manner.  
10. Attends training as needed.
11. Assist in supervising LPN on staff
12. Complete PSR’s on clients in timely manner 
13. Other job duties as assigned by Program Director 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.