Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee, USA
Posted on Jul 31, 2026
Job ID: 64650
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Client: TN DDA (DIDD)
Location: 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville , Tennessee 37214
Duration:14+ Months
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Client: TN DDA (DIDD)
Location: 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville , Tennessee 37214
Duration:14+ Months
- 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 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 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 completed tests and the results. 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 equipment.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.