Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; 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 Hendersonville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services in home care settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves delivering care in accordance with the plan of care and state regulations.

You will educate patients and caregivers, document care activities, monitor responses, and contribute to timely updates of the care plan. Home health experience is desirable for applicants.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered LPN license in the state of Tennessee or compact state.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Minimum one year clinical experience as an LPN; exceptions considered.
• Home health care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provides skilled nursing services as ordered on the plan of care.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in various aspects of care and disease management; documents comprehension and compliance.
• Observes patient response and recommends revisions to the plan of care; delivers care per plan and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation accuracy

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 Hendersonville

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 Hendersonville is located at 103 Hazel Path Ct, Suite 7 & 8, Hendersonville, TN 37075

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.