Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision

Job summary

AdamsPlace in Cookeville, TN is seeking an LPN for NHC HomeCare Cookeville to provide skilled nursing services under RN supervision, following the plan of care and state regulations.

You will educate patients and caregivers, monitor responses, document care, and assist with plan adjustments; mentoring is available for those with less than one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered LPN license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located or compact state if applicable.
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program.
• Minimum one year clinical experience as an LPN; mentoring available if less than one year.
• 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 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.

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical experience

Mentoring available

Education

LPN program graduate

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.