The Florence Crittenton Agency (FCA) continues to lead the charge for youth and family development in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our comprehensive, wrap-around services begin with residential treatment for at-risk youth struggling with childhood trauma. Family involvement, education, and healthy living are all pivotal to the success of everyone who walks through our doors. FCA’s intensive outpatient services and foster care program help individuals and families gain the necessary skills for productive futures. Resting on a 26-acre campus in the center of Knoxville, FCA offers competitive salaries, a caring staff, and exceptional benefits. The greatest reward of all is guiding the next generation into a positive and safe place.

Job Summary:

This position requires maintenance of professional standards of nursing including physical examinations, administration of medication, designated treatment for individual clients, and maintenance of medical records for adolescents in the Level 2 & 3 residential facilities. Open shifts are typically weekend med passes on Saturdays and Sundays from 8a-10:30a and from 7:30p-10p and for filling in for sick/PTO shifts as needed.

The work of this position requires this staff member to work closely with and as part of treatment teams. This position may be part of ratio during business hours as needed for youth/staff ratio compliance and in ratio for emergency/crisis situations as assigned by management.

Essential Functions:

Within the scope permitted by LPN/RN licensing:

1. Provide education in general health care, the human body, sex education, family planning, psychotropic medications, substance abuse, and related as needed or assigned.

2. Procure medications, supervise, and document administration to clients as prescribed or approved by physician, ensuring that administration falls within requirements of DCS policy.

3. Provide adequate communication and interaction with all staff and other professionals involved with client services to ensure high quality of medical and psychiatric care. Document services to clients, ensure that it is provided to appropriate individuals within DCS, and provide statistics as requested.

4. While at the agency, take charge of medical emergencies or injuries that arise. When away from the agency, be on call 24/7 for emergencies that might arise.

5. Ensure that all updated, required documentation is maintained in personnel file in HR and that all Agency training requirements are met on a timely basis.

6. Perform other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduation from appropriate program of accredited licensed practical nursing. Must have active LPN or RN licensure in TN.
• Previous experience with adolescents in a residential setting preferred.
• Active TN driver’s license strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically participate in HWC restraint training as required
• Must be able to perform First Aid/CPR processes
• Ability to communicate clearly in English both written and verbal
• Good visual and audio capabilities
• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Walk, run, bend, stoop, and/or squat, reach, climb steps or stairs as needed
• PC/Keyboarding abilities
• Lift up to 40 pounds