LPN and RN - PRN
Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)
Dover, Tennessee
As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of the people we support.
- Shift and hours
- Predictable schedule Work-life balance: Predictable schedule, every other weekend off, and leadership that understands real life happens
- Unit and setting
- Residential If you’re ready to make an impact where it truly matters by providing care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- License
- RN or LPN license A current, active license in good standing as a LPN issued by the State of Tennessee, or by a Nursing Compact state recognized by Tennesseeactive LPN license
- Term
- Per DiemPRN
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- active LPN license A current, active license in good standing as a LPN issued by the State of Tennessee, or by a Nursing Compact state recognized by Tennessee Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification Current BLS Certification
- Also asks
- unrestricted driver's license Current and valid unrestricted driver's license
- Also asks
- reliable transportation Reliable transportation
- Also asks
- satisfactory background check and drug test Satisfactory background check and drug test
- Also asks
- negative TB test Negative TB test
Preferred
- Experience
- supporting individuals with disabilities Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus, but we’ll train the right person!
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Tennessee PRN rolesTennessee PRN postings that state pay run $27/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $45/hr, across 72 postings.
- Bonus
- referral bonus
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life, ad&d, aflac insuranceComprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision, life, ad&d, aflac)
- Benefitspaid time off and paid sick timePaid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
- Benefitsemployee referral programEmployee Referral Program
- Benefitsemployee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
More benefits (8)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Paid sick time
- medical
- life
- ad&d
- aflac
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Training or mentoring new staff members on health-related plans and documentation
- Day to day
- provide nursing care prescribed by physicians Providing compassionate nursing care as prescribed by treating physicians
- Day to day
- implement and monitor health care and crisis plans Implementing and monitoring Individualized Health Care Plans and Medical Crisis Plans
- Day to day
- assist with daily living activities Assisting with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence
- Day to day
- administer medications and document accurately Administering medications safely and maintaining accurate records
- Day to day
- track clinical data and vital signs Tracking and documenting vital signs, seizures, intake/output, bowel/bladder patterns, and other clinical data
- Day to day
- maintain medical supplies and equipment Maintaining medical supplies and equipment in clean, working order
- Day to day
- participate in Annual ISP and Circle of Support meetings Participating in Annual ISP and Circle of Support meetings to coordinate care
- Day to day
- accompany individuals to medical appointments Accompanying individuals to medical appointments and ensuring follow-up on referrals, tests, and lab work
- Day to day
- review and update MARs and report variances Reviewing and updating Medication Administration Records (MARs) and promptly reporting variances
- Day to day
- support therapy plans and assistive devices Supporting therapy plans and ensuring assistive devices remain safe and functional
- Day to day
- oversee psychotropic medication documentation and consents Overseeing psychotropic medication documentation and obtaining required consents
- Day to day
- monitor health trends and report to Agency DON Monitoring health trends, such as weight changes, falls, or seizure activity, and reporting concerns promptly to the Agency DON.
- Weekends
- every other weekend off Work-life balance: Predictable schedule, every other weekend off, and leadership that understands real life happens
The workplace
You care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and community settings around Dover. Progressive Directions Inc. is a Tennessee nonprofit that has spent about fifty years offering residential, day, and employment supports. As an RN you carry…
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Join Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) and be part of something bigger. Here, your care creates possibilities.
We’re hiring a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Dover, TN! If you’re ready to make an impact where it truly matters by providing care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a valued member of our nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of the people we support.
About Us
Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is a trusted Tennessee-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. For almost 50 years, PDI has provided person-centered supports through residential, day, and employment programs that prioritize dignity, independence, and community inclusion.
What You’ll Do as Part of Our Nursing Team
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing compassionate nursing care as prescribed by treating physicians
- Implementing and monitoring Individualized Health Care Plans and Medical Crisis Plans
- Assisting with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence
- Administering medications safely and maintaining accurate records
- Tracking and documenting vital signs, seizures, intake/output, bowel/bladder patterns, and other clinical data
- Maintaining medical supplies and equipment in clean, working order
- Participating in Annual ISP and Circle of Support meetings to coordinate care
- Accompanying individuals to medical appointments and ensuring follow-up on referrals, tests, and lab work
- Reviewing and updating Medication Administration Records (MARs) and promptly reporting variances
- Supporting therapy plans and ensuring assistive devices remain safe and functional
- Overseeing psychotropic medication documentation and obtaining required consents
- Monitoring health trends, such as weight changes, falls, or seizure activity, and reporting concerns promptly to the Agency DON.
- Training or mentoring new staff members on health-related plans and documentation
You’ll also work closely with physicians, therapists, and direct support staff to provide consistent, person-centered care that meets DDA and PDI standards and supports meaningful outcomes for each person served.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Purpose with heart : Every shift makes a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with disabilities
- Supportive team: You’ll work alongside compassionate nurses, leaders, and direct support professionals who truly have your back
- Strong leadership: We value communication, trust, and professional respect across every level
- Work-life balance: Predictable schedule, every other weekend off, and leadership that understands real life happens
- Growth opportunities: Continued training and skill-building through hands-on experience
- Positive culture: We believe in teamwork, humor, and showing up for each other because great care starts with great people
PLUS We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision, life, ad&d, aflac)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And More.. .
Schedule
PRN
Location: Dover, TN Pay: LPN $30.00 per hour. RN $32.00 per hour
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and a heart for service
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus, but we’ll train the right person!
- A current, active license in good standing as a LPN issued by the State of Tennessee, or by a Nursing Compact state recognized by Tennessee
- Current and valid unrestricted driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Current BLS Certification
- Satisfactory background check and drug test
- Negative TB test
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