Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

BEACON HOME HEALTH; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401K with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Beacon Home Health in Jackson, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team in a full-time role.

The LPN will provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, follow the plan of care, educate families, and collaborate with the supervising nurse and physicians to monitor patient progress. Reliable daily travel within the assigned area is required.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to commute reliably to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and skilled nursing in the patient’s home.
• Instruct the patient’s family in care and maintain a healthy home environment.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs and document care accurately, without altering the plan of care.

Skills

LPN experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Transportation access

Education

LPN license (TN)

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN

Job Location: Jackson, TN

Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an LPN to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Jackson area ! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:

• Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
• Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
• Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The LPN is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing skilled care in the patient’s home. A few position highlights include:

• Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Instruct the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintains a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient’s response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition daily.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and RNs, documents care accurately and promptly and may not alter the plan of care.

THE MUST HAVES:

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.