RN​/LPN - Residential House Manager

Overview

RN/ LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Residential House Manager
Knoxville, TN

• Competitive wages
• Paid job-related training
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week and advancement opportunities
• $2,500 new hire bonus

Responsible for the health and welfare of the people supported in the medical residential group home and providing a family-type home atmosphere. Manages all activities including upkeep of home and food budgeting. LPN staff at Sertoma have an exceptional nurse to patient ratio of 3:1 and are assigned a full-time Direct Support Professional as an assistant.

Shift: 12-hour, day shift

• Reports to:
  
  Agency Chief Operations Officer for clinical related issues and Residential Directors and Residential Coordinators for residential related issues
• Supervises:
  Direct Support Staff working in the medical residential home
• Works with:
  Individuals we serve, human resources, case managers, clinic staff, residential staff, employment staff
• External Relationships: TNDDA, Managed Care Organizations, family/guardians/conservators, employers, community partners, Independent Support Coordinators, Support Coordinators (ECF), physicians, pharmacy
• Maintain the health and welfare of people supported, with nursing services, medication administration, and clinical documentation
• Distribute medications and other medical treatments as prescribed. Follow nursing plan of care. Maintain daily medication counts and reorder medications as necessary according to agency policy and procedures. Report medication errors when discovered
• Attend circle of support meetings, monthly staff meetings and in-service meetings, ISP meetings. Provide input to the RN, case manager and residential department on all plans
• Maintain vehicle logs, report vehicle problems, and submit monthly paperwork to the residential department as assigned
• Familiarize self with licensure, fire marshal and quality assurance standards and meet with residential director or residential coordinator regarding issues
• Complete and document nursing notes daily

• Current unencumbered RN/LPN license
• Work experience:
  
  Previous experience with /DD population preferred but not required. Time management and ability to multi-task are beneficial
• Physical requirements:
  
  Sight and hearing, ability to lift/assist people supported and to intervene during behavioral episodes in keeping with company policies

• Recognize that efforts are part of a team and show respect to co-workers, value diversity, and practice unbiased Sertoma business
• Contribute to the mission and principles of Sertoma by serving individuals with disabilities and remaining open to new concepts to improve job performance and services
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding person supported and personnel records
• Adhere to Sertoma work schedules and designated break times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse, COO, Sr. Director of Residential Services, Director of Residential Services, or Residential Coordinator

Join Our RN/LPN Team if you're ready to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Apply now to become part of our dedicated team. Your commitment, even on an as-needed basis, can create lasting change in the lives of those we serve.

Sertoma Center, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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