Home Health LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Beacon Home Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community connections

Leadership development

Work-life balance

Employee appreciation

Job summary

Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team in the Chattanooga area. You will provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the care team, and educate families to support recovery and safety.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of LPN experience, an active LPN license in Tennessee, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to travel between patient residences daily within our service

Qualifications

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license in the state of TN.
• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Ability to commute to multiple patient residences daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care within the scope defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Instruct patient families in care and maintain a healthy home environment.
• Observe, document and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs and follow the care plan without altering it.

Skills

LPN experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Reliable transportation

Education

LPN license

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – LPNJob Location: Chattanooga, TNOffice: Beacon Home HealthJob Type: Full Time

We are looking for an LPN to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Chattanooga area and surrounding communities! 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.

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.

Work Location: On the road

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.