Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

Join the McNabb Center Team as an LPN for the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) today!

The McNabb Center is the region's leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, social and victim services. By focusing on an individual's "Well Mind, Well Being," we provide a quality and compassionate approach to care from infancy through adulthood.

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

PACT LPN

The PACT LPN is responsible for coordinating the preparation of medications for delivery under the direction of the PACT Prescriber and PACT Lead RN

COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $19.22 /yr or hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:  Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, with a lunch break provided. This position does not include evenings, weekends, or holidays. While the majority of work is completed in the office, this position does include some client care in the community for the delivery and administration of medications as well as for the evaluation of medical concerns.

Travel:  This position requires some travel, mostly limited to Knox County with the rare potential for travel to surrounding counties. This position does require the use of a personal vehicle, however does not transport clients.

Equipment/Technology:  This position requires the use of basic technology including a cell phone and computer.

QUALIFICATIONS - PACT LPN

Education: 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program. 
• Must have licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Tennessee. 
• Prior clinical experience preferred.

Experience / Knowledge: 

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology, charting skills and familiarity with medical settings. 
• Must be able to coordinate effectively and efficiently with medical providers and pharmacies. 
• Must have the ability to relate positively with and be emotionally supportive of clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Physical:

• Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal/soft tones and close eye work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (training provided).
• Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Clinical staff may be required to get an F endorsement to transport clients as necessary.

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.