Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Nhccare; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision (All Optional)

Fun

Fast Paced Work Environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Athens is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care at the patient's home under RN supervision. You will educate patients and caregivers, document learning, monitor responses to care, and adjust plans as needed within policy frameworks.

Qualifications include an active LPN license, graduation from an approved program, and a minimum of one year experience; home health background is preferred. Mentorship is provided through the first year.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered LPN license in the state where the agency operates.
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program.
• Minimum one year of clinical LPN experience; others considered with mentorship.
• Home health care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide skilled nursing services per plan of care.
• Instruct patient/c caregiver on care and disease management; document comprehension.
• Observe patient response and suggest revisions to the care plan.
• Perform and document skilled nursing tasks per established policies and plans.

Skills

LPN licensure

Education

LPN program graduate

State approved program

Job description

Athens HomeCare
NHC HomeCare Athens
584 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Athens HomeCare
NHC HomeCare Athens
584 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303, USA

"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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - LPN

Expert

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Licenses & Certifications

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