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Evergreen Life Services is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Murfeesboro, TN. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of daily projects to ensure the health and well-being of individuals served.
• Update the Medical Program Coordinator and other staff regarding health-related problems and discuss treatment plans.
• Assist in educating staff on individual health conditions and participate in staff education.
• Assess individual health needs and record findings on nurse notes.
• Participate in medical QA checks and contribute to the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Attend ISP and Circle of Support meetings as requested.
• Monitor and report seizures to the RN Healthcare Coordinator.
• Serve as the Liaison nurse for individuals served, assisting in making nursing decisions and judgments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control procedures and communicate with physicians as needed.
• Accompany individuals to physician visits and obtain necessary information.
• Administer medications according to best practice guidelines and follow MAR and Physician orders.
• Provide tube feeding treatments and other skilled nursing treatments as needed.
• Review and maintain health-related documentation and generate incident reports as needed.

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Minimum of one year clinically relevant experience, preferably working with elderly or intellectually disabled individuals.
• Knowledge of medical nursing procedures, first aid, and basic principles of nursing.
• Ability to learn about intellectual and developmental disabilities, seizure disorders, Autism, and other associated diagnoses.

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.