Job Description
Requisition Details for: 60181
Requisition Details
Summary
Requisition ID: 60181
Requisition Name: Licensed Practical Nurse
Customer: TN DIDD - Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Quantity Requested: 1
Estimated Duration: 03/20/2023 - 06/30/2023
Pricing
Bill Rate: USD 60.00 Per Hour
Expenses Allowed: Yes
Location
Position Location : On Site
Address
11437 Milton Wilson Blvd Arlington, Tennessee 38002
Description
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).
- Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
- Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
- Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
- Takes the patient’s vital signs.
- Identifies patient’s allergies.
- Administers medication.
- Monitors side effects of medication.
- Observes the effectiveness of medications.
- Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient.
- Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
- Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
- Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
- Performs other procedures per protocol.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers on how to maintain optimal health status.
- Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
- Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.
- Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient.
- Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient’s medical record.
- Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
- Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
- Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
- Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
- Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on the equipment.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters teamwork to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's/client's needs.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.
Schedule
Days: Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No
Hours/Day: 7.5
Time Zone: CST
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Shifts
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Start Time
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End Time
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Description
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Active
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Shift 1
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8:00 AM
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4:30 PM
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Yes
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Qualifications
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Type
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Category
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Qualification
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Description
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Competency
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Required
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Certifications
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Others
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Licensed Practical nurse
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Novice (1-3 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Specimen Collection
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Ability to Work Independently
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Activities of daily living (ADLs)
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Basic Life support (BLS)
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Dispensed Medication Charting
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Dispensing Medications
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Monitoring Inventory of Supplies
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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Skills
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Others
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Universal/standard cleanliness precautions
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Proficient (4-6 Years)
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Yes
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