Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

AdamsPlace; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision

Fast paced work environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Athens is seeking an LPN to deliver skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Athens, TN area. You will follow the plan of care, educate patients and caregivers, and document outcomes and compliance.

The role emphasizes patient education, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with the RN to adjust care as needed. A compassionate, detail-oriented nurse with home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered LPN license in TN or a compact state as applicable
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one year clinical experience as an LPN
• Home health care experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse per the plan of care
• Instruct patient and caregiver in care and disease management; document comprehension and compliance
• Observe patient response and recommend revisions to the care plan with the RN
• Provide and document skilled nursing care per established policies and plan; perform other duties as assigned by the RN/Clinical Manager

Education

Graduate of a state approved LPN program

Job description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life"

Position:

LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse – NHC HomeCare Athens

Licensure

• Unencumbered, current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located or compact state if applicable
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience as an LPN
• Individuals with less than one full year’s experience as an LPN will be considered.
• If hired, they will be mentored and provided additional oversight through the end of that 1-year period.
• Experience in home health care is desirable.

LPN Position Highlights

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides skilled nursing services as ordered on the plan of care and according to policy/procedures and state practice acts.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management. Documents the patient/caregiver comprehension of and compliance with teaching.
• Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the established plan of care, policies/procedures, and standards of care. Performs other duties as assigned by the RN / Clinical Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment

NHC HomeCare Athens is located at 584 S Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303

We look forward to talking with you!! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.