Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision (optional)

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) HomeCare Columbia is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing services under the plan of care. You will educate patients and caregivers, observe responses, and coordinate with the Registered Nurse to adjust care as needed.

Columbia, TN location within a fast-paced HomeCare team, offering competitive wages and opportunities for mentorship for nurses with less than one year of experience. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered LPN license in the state where the agency operates or a compact license
• Graduate of an approved LPN program
• Minimum one year of clinical LPN experience
• Individuals with less than one year experience may be mentored
• Desirable: experience in home health care

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provides skilled nursing services per plan of care
• Instructs patient/caregiver on care and disease management and documents comprehension
• Monitors patient responses and suggests plan revisions to the RN
• Documents skilled nursing care per policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned by RN/Clinical Manager

Skills

Home health care

Patient teaching

Observation and assessment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Job description

Job Details

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 Columbia

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 Columbia is located at 223 E. James Campbell Blvd., Columbia, TN 38401

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