Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Memphis seeks a compassionate nursing assistant to support Registered Nurses in delivering personalized patient care. You will implement care plans, collect vital assessment data, and help monitor changes in patient conditions to ensure safe, effective care.

Applicants should demonstrate strong observation, documentation, and communication skills with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing knowledge and ability to support care under the direction of registered nurses.
• Strong observation, documentation, and assessment skills.
• Clear communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in implementing individualized patient care plans and delivering safe, direct nursing care.
• Collect, document, and report patient assessment data accurately and promptly.
• Continuously monitor patient needs and help evaluate and update care plans as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing basics

Observation skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in implementing individualized patient care plans and delivering safe, direct nursing care.
• Collect, document, and report patient assessment data accurately and promptly.
• Continuously monitor patient needs and help evaluate and update care plans as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Basic nursing knowledge and ability to support care under the direction of registered nurses.
• Strong observation, documentation, and assessment skills.
• Clear communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.