LPN and RN - Full Time
Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)
Summary
Join Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) and be part of something bigger. Here, your care creates possibilities.
Job description
We’re hiring a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Columbia, 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.
What You’ll Do as Part of Our Nursing Team
- 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.
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Aflac Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training Opportunities
Company overview
Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 1976 in Clarksville, Tennessee, dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For nearly fifty years, PDI has been guided by its person-centered mission to provide innovative programs and transformative services that enable community inclusion and personal independence. The organization currently supports over 1,000 individuals across 12 counties in Middle and West Tennessee through a comprehensive range of services including residential programs, medical residential care, community integration, supported employment, personal assistance, and early intervention services. PDI operates the Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League, offering adaptive sports programs, and manages the Montgomery County Thrift Store which provides employment training opportunities. The organization emphasizes dignity, pride, and independence for all individuals served, with programs touching daily lives through education, justice, housing, recreation, employment, and healthcare. PDI has achieved Employment First Accreditation and maintains high-quality standards through rigorous quality assurance processes, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in disability services and community support.