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Covenant Health

RN-PSYCH SVCS

Louisville, TN

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Unit C - IDD Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Peninsula Overview: Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant ...

Covenant Health

RN-PSYCH SVCS

Louisville, TN · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Unit C - IDD $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Peninsula Overview: Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division ...

Covenant Health

RN-PSYCH SVCS

Louisville, TN · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Overview Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Unit C - IDD Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Peninsula Overview: Peninsula Behavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of ...

Covenant Health

RN-PSYCH SVCS

Louisville, TN · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Overview Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Unit C - IDD $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Peninsula Overview: Peninsula Behavioral Health, a ...

Caregiver Inc.

LPN

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$25/hr

Obtains patient data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/attending physical * Screen ... For more information, please visit?www.cg-idd.com. Keywords: Clinical Licensed Nurse, LPN, Nurse ...

Caregiver

LPN

Johnson City, TN

$25/hr

Obtains patient data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/attending physical * Screen ... idd.com.

Covenant Health

PSYCH TECH I

Louisville, TN · On-site

Overview Psychiatric Technician, Unit C - IDD Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift and ... Reports problems in working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse and/or the Team Leader ...

Caregiver, Inc.

LPN

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$25/hr

Obtains patient data and vital signs and reports findings to the RN/attending physical * Screen ... For more information, please visit?www.cg-idd.com. Keywords: Clinical Licensed Nurse, LPN, Nurse ...

Covenant Health

PSYCH TECH I

Louisville, TN · On-site

Psychiatric Technician, Unit C - IDD Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift and Night Shift ... Reports problems in working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse and/or the Team Leader ...

Sevita

Nurse Case Manager

Memphis, TN · On-site

$85K/yr

Registered Nurse Case Manager - IDD Services Make a Meaningful Difference, One Individual at a Time * Salary: $85,000 annually * Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. * On-Call: Rotating ...

Sevita Health

LIcensed Practical Nurse

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$24/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IDD Services Schedule Options: * Schedule 1: Monday and Wednesday ... Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the ...

Sevita

LIcensed Practical Nurse

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$24/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IDD Services Schedule Options: * Schedule 1: Monday and Wednesday ... Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the ...

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What is an IDD RN?

IDD RNs are Registered Nurses who specialize in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They provide medical care, support daily living activities, monitor health conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans. Their work often involves advocating for patient rights, educating families and caregivers, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for their patients.

What are some common challenges faced by an Infectious Disease Registered Nurse (ID RN) when coordinating care for patients with complex infections?

As an Infectious Disease Registered Nurse, you may encounter challenges such as managing rapidly changing patient conditions, staying current with evolving treatment protocols, and ensuring strict infection control practices. Additionally, ID RNs often coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacists, and case managers, which requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Balancing direct patient care with extensive documentation and patient education responsibilities is also a key aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IDD RN (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Registered Nurse), and why are they important?

To thrive as an IDD RN, you need a solid nursing background, current RN licensure, and specialized knowledge in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Expertise in using electronic health records, care planning software, and adaptive medical equipment is often required. Compassion, patience, and strong advocacy and communication skills are crucial for supporting patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure safe, individualized care and help foster better health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with IDD.

What is the difference between Idd Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectIdd RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, specialized training in home healthRN license, ER-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS)
Work EnvironmentHome health settings, patient homesHospital ER, urgent care facilities
Employer & IndustryHome health agencies, hospice providersHospitals, emergency departments

While both Idd Rn and Emergency Room Nurses are registered nurses, Idd Rn primarily works in home health settings providing patient care at home, whereas ER Nurses work in hospital emergency departments handling acute cases. The certifications overlap but ER Nurses often require additional emergency-specific training. Their work environments and employer types differ significantly, reflecting their distinct roles in patient care.

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LPN Home Coordinator

Housing Services - VOA Mid-States

Nashville, TN • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Coordinator
LOCATION: Middle Tennessee - Two IDD Medical Homes
STATUS: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
PROGRAM: Developmental Disabilities Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Community
INTRODUCTION:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Coordinator provides operational leadership, residential oversight, and nursing support for two IDD medical homes in the Middle Tennessee market. This position ensures individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive safe, person-centered, medically appropriate, and high-quality supports in homes that promote dignity, choice, independence, community inclusion, and quality of life.
The LPN Home Coordinator manages daily home operations, supervises LPN and Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff, coordinates healthcare services, monitors medication and health documentation systems, supports appointment follow-through, and ensures compliance with applicable Tennessee DIDD, Medicaid, HCBS, licensing, and agency requirements. The position practices within the authorized LPN scope of practice and seeks appropriate clinical direction when matters require a Registered Nurse, physician, advanced practice provider, or other qualified clinician.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
  • Current, active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license authorizing practice in Tennessee.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead residential teams supporting individuals with IDD and medically complex needs.
  • Knowledge of medication administration systems, physician orders, health monitoring, infection prevention, emergency response, and clinical documentation.
  • Ability to manage two residential locations while maintaining consistent communication, follow-through, and regulatory readiness.
  • Commitment to person-centered supports, individual rights, dignity of risk, community inclusion, and positive team culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nursing & Clinical Coordination
• Provide nursing services within the authorized LPN scope of practice and organizational policy.
  • Monitor individual health status and promptly communicate significant changes to appropriate clinical, supervisory, guardian, or healthcare contacts.
  • Coordinate routine, specialty, dental, behavioral health, hospital discharge, emergency department, and follow-up care.
  • Ensure healthcare recommendations, provider instructions, physician orders, treatment protocols, and medical equipment needs are implemented and documented.
  • Maintain communication with pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, durable medical equipment providers, and other healthcare partners.

Medication Management & Health Documentation
  • Provide oversight of medication systems, MAR accuracy, refills, storage, security, disposal, order changes, and medication-related follow-up.
  • Identify and respond to medication variances, omissions, adverse reactions, and documentation concerns according to policy.
  • Audit nursing notes, treatment records, appointment forms, monitoring logs, and health-related documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Residential Operations & Home Management
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of two assigned IDD medical homes.
  • Maintain safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and person-centered residential environments.
  • Ensure adequate household supplies, food, medical supplies, adaptive equipment, transportation coordination, and maintenance follow-through.
  • Maintain audit, licensing, survey, and internal review readiness.

Staff Leadership, Scheduling & Team Development
  • Supervise, coach, and support LPN and DSP staff assigned to the two homes.
  • Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance feedback, retention, and corrective action processes.
  • Ensure staff understand each individual's medical, behavioral, communication, dietary, mobility, safety, and person-centered support needs.
  • Promote clear role definition and effective shift-to-shift communication between LPNs and DSPs.

LPN Competency & Nursing Oversight
  • Maintain personal clinical competency and support competency validation for assigned LPNs in collaboration with nursing leadership and the Program Manager.
  • Ensure LPN staff are trained and validated before independently performing individual-specific procedures or health protocols.
  • Monitor competency in areas such as medication administration, MAR documentation, diabetes care, enteral feeding, seizure protocols, respiratory support, aspiration precautions, skin integrity, wound care, catheter/ostomy care, emergency response, infection control, and other individual-specific needs.
  • Escalate scope-of-practice, competency, or clinical performance concerns promptly.

Person-Centered Services & Individual Rights
  • Ensure services align with each individual's person-centered plan, healthcare needs, preferences, routines, goals, and desired outcomes.
  • Promote dignity, privacy, informed choice, self-determination, independence, and meaningful community participation.
  • Protect individuals from abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, unnecessary restrictions, and violations of rights.

Compliance, Quality Assurance & Risk Management
  • Follow applicable Tennessee DIDD, Medicaid, HCBS, licensing, HIPAA, incident reporting, risk management, and agency requirements.
  • Ensure reportable events, injuries, medication errors, hospitalizations, ER visits, suspected abuse/neglect, and unusual incidents are addressed and reported timely.
  • Participate in investigations, incident reviews, corrective action plans, audits, and quality improvement activities.
  • Respond to urgent health, staffing, behavioral, and residential concerns and participate in on-call or after-hours support as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran any other characteristic protected by law.

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