Home Health Nurse (LPN/RN) - $30-$40/hr

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee seeks a licensed Kentucky nurse (LPN or RN) to provide in-home skilled nursing care per the care plan and physician orders, while promoting safety and high-quality patient outcomes.

You will document visits, communicate with staff, and educate patients and families on self-care; CPR and TB testing are required or willing to obtain, with ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN).
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current TB skin test or willingness to obtain.
• Competency in general nursing skills, techniques, and practice.
• Private duty experience helpful, but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical orders and patient-related documents.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and assist patient movement.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care at patients' homes according to the service plan and physician orders.
• Maintain patient safety and reduce medical errors through appropriate care.
• Promote health through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• Assist patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Prepare progress notes and follow the client service plan.
• Submit notes and visit verifications promptly.
• Stay informed on nursing trends and knowledge.
• Communicate patients' health status to staff.
• Participate in on-call schedule for after-hours care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN)

CPR certification

TB skin test

Job description

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee seeks a licensed Kentucky nurse (LPN or RN) to provide in-home skilled nursing care per the care plan and physician orders, while promoting safety and high-quality patient outcomes.

You will document visits, communicate with staff, and educate patients and families on self-care; CPR and TB testing are required or willing to obtain, with ability to lift up to 30 pounds.