Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K match

Dental

Vision

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Cookeville is seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Cookeville area. You will follow the plan of care, document care activities, and educate patients and caregivers.

The ideal candidate will hold an unencumbered LPN license, be a graduate of a state-approved LPN program, and have at least one year of clinical experience; home health experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered, current LPN license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one year clinical experience as an LPN; those with less will be mentored
• Experience in home health care is desirable

Responsibilities

• 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 comprehension and compliance with teaching.
• Observes patient response to care/teaching and suggests revisions to the plan for patient care to the RN.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Education

Unencumbered LPN license (state/compact)

Graduate of 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 Cookeville

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 Cookeville is located at 567 S Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501.

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