In-Home Skilled Nurse (LPN/RN) – Private Duty

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

Job summary

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, following physician orders and agency policies. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality care, patient education, and coordination with the Director of Patient Care Services.

The nurse will maintain licensure, manage documentation, and participate in on-call coverage to meet patient needs in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN)
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Current TB skin test or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in the home to patients per the service plan and physician orders.
• Performs nursing duties ensuring safety and reducing medical errors.
• Promotes patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• Assists patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Prepares progress notes and follows the client service plan.

Skills

Nursing skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

KY nursing license (LPN or RN)

CPR certification

TB skin test

Job description

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, following physician orders and agency policies. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality care, patient education, and coordination with the Director of Patient Care Services.

The nurse will maintain licensure, manage documentation, and participate in on-call coverage to meet patient needs in a home health setting.