Home Health LPN

The Pennant Group; Kingsport (TN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beacon Home Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will follow the plan of care and collaborate with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting accurately, collecting assessments, coordinating with other disciplines, and supporting travel to client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN licensure in state of practice.
• At least three years of nursing experience; home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Develops and initiates plan of care with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provides direct patient care as defined by state regulations.
• Implements care plans initiated by the RN.
• Documents accurately and timely per the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data and reports to RNs/physicians.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate home health services.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Formation

LPN/LVN license

Description du poste

Job Title: Home Health LPN Job Location: Kingsport, TN Office: Beacon Home Health

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the Registered Nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Other appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in state of practice.
• At least three (3) years of nursing experience in health care, home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently while being collaborative and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job may require heavy use of office equipment, including computer, tablet, and phone. Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of lifting over thirty (30) pounds. Significant portion (>50%) of daily assignments may require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation. Work schedule may occasionally require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care 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.

At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity. Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life‑changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.