LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Company: Generis Tek Inc
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Lorilda Kelly at email address Lorilda.Kelly@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1936.

We have Contract role for Licensed Practical Nurse for our client Murfreesboro, TN Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Murfreesboro, TN
Location : Murfreesboro, TN
Project Duration : 10+ Months contract
Shift information : 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM (7.5 Hrs)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• The purpose of LPNs in the school setting is to carry out nursing procedures and related activities, as delegated by other health professionals, which enhance the health and well-being of school age children and adolescents.
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may practice in a school setting under the supervision of a licensed Professional Registered Nurse (RN).
• Supervision is defined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and overseeing or inspecting with authority.
• The LPN must function within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, the standards of practice established for LPNs and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing practice.
• They must also adhere to the Rutherford County Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.
  PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Works as a team member with RN assigned to the school.
  • Prepare and administers medications and treatments to students according to district protocols and under the supervision of the RN using knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
  • Must be proficient with tracheostomy care in the school setting under the supervision of the RN.
  • Intervenes prudently and in a timely manner on students' behalf, observing standards of care based on current medical and nursing knowledge.
  • Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to students.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with the RN and other appropriate school personnel while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Acts with first aid knowledge in emergencies.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Holds an active Tennessee LPN license in good standing;
    • Is a licensed graduate of a Practical Nurse program with a minimum of two years of recent nursing experience, preferably in school nursing, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, home health, and/or emergency department;
    • Has access to a serviceable automobile in order to perform required travel between schools (reimbursed for mileage from first school to all other school related travel throughout the day);
    • Has good verbal and written communications skills, experience in computer charting advantageous;
    • Must be physically able to fulfill all performance requirements for grades pre-K to 12 (i.e., lifting, stooping, bending, etc.).
      
      To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Lorilda Kelly at email address Lorilda.Kelly@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1936.
      
      About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client's most trusted business partner.

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