Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 Franklin seeks an LPN to provide skilled nursing services under RN supervision, following the plan of care and state guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient/caregiver teaching, observing responses, updating care plans, and documenting care.

Requirements include an active LPN license, graduation from a state-approved program, minimum one year clinical experience (home health preferred); new grads considered with mentoring.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

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 Franklin

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 Franklin is located at 145 Southeast Pkwy, Suite 100, Franklin, TN 37064

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.