Primary Site Nurse
Company: Open Arms Care Corporation
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus OfferedOn Call 1x Every 5 WeeksShould be
available on weekends as neededBENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:
Personal satisfaction from serving others--Competitive pay--Paid
TrainingGreat Benefits:--Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental,
Disability, Employee Assistance Program--and Life insurance--Paid
Time Off--Paid HolidaysMultiple Shift OptionsBonus ProgramsTuition
ReimbursementEmployee Recognition ProgramsProfessional Growth
Opportunities-- - Career Path to RN for LPNs403(b) Retirement
Savings planSUMMARYProvide routine nursing services and care to the
clients, observe client health status and report health concerns to
the RN Supervisor, Health Services Director and Medical Director.
Provide client health care education to other LPN's and Direct
Support Professionals. Functions under the supervision and guidance
of the RN Supervisor and the Health Services Director.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS--- Treat clients with dignity, in a professional and
considerate manner.--- Implement effective treatment plans with
functional health care treatment goals.--- Provide clients and
Direct Support Professionals education on the health care needs of
clients.--- Monitor clients for potential side effects of
medications or treatments and report potential side effects to the
Medical Director.--- Case manage the client health care for their
assigned clients.--- Meet regularly with the Program Manager to
discuss current health care needs of their assigned caseload.---
Ensure monthly summaries, quarterly and annual assessments are
completed in a timely manner.--- Ensure the lab work of their
assigned clients is obtained and reviewed by the Medical Director
in a timely manner.--- Ensure documentation from all medical
appointments is obtained and filed for their assigned clients. ---
Ensure all vitals are obtained following established protocol or
healthcare provider order.--- Monitor the weights of the clients on
their caseload and report any concerns with client weight to the RN
Supervisor or Health Services Director. --- Maintain medical supply
inventory for their assigned caseload.--- Round with the clients
from their assigned caseload daily and assist with medication and
treatment delivery.--- Assist their assigned clients with seeing
the Medical Director and advocate for the client needs.--- Assist
with on-call coverage and work with the RN on-call to meet clinical
and staffing needs.--- Observe, evaluate and document the results
of medications and treatment interventions.--- Ensure CMS and DIDD
health care regulations are met for assigned clients. --- Assist
clients with activities of daily living when the client is
unable.--- Communicate health care needs to client families and
provide comfort when appropriate.QUALIFICATIONSEducation &
Experience:--- Graduate of an accredited LPN school.--- Current LPN
Licensure from the TN Board of Nursing.--- Current CPR
certification--- A minimum of five years (5) of LPN experience
preferred--- Experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities preferred--- Basic knowledge of state, federal and
ICF/IID laws and regulations--- Must have valid driver's license
--- Attend required Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Abuse &
Neglect, and Americans Disability Act (ADA) trainingCompetencies:
--- Good oral, written and interpersonal skills to effectively
interact with clients, staff and management--- Commitment to
providing excellent service to clients; ability to remain calm and
courteous when handling difficult request--- Ability to maintain
confidentiality regarding all documents and communications---
Ability to interpret and follow oral documented procedures,
instructions, laws and policies--- Ability to project a positive
and professional image on behalf of the organization--- Must be an
effective team member--- Ability to prioritize and manage time
effectively. This position will be responsible for Physical Therapy
needs for both the Chattanooga and Knoxville location and may be
required to assist the other operations when necessaryThis job
description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management
has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time
without notice.Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or
genetics.PI8ecf90e84902-25660-36388150
Keywords: Open Arms Care Corporation, Chattanooga , Primary Site Nurse, Healthcare , Ooltewah, Tennessee
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