Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Ultipro; Pickwatina Place (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision

Fun work environment

Fast-paced work environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Athens in Athens, TN is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide skilled nursing services under RN supervision, following the plan of care and state regulations.

The ideal candidate has an active LPN license, 1 year of clinical experience (home health is a plus), and is committed to patient education and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered, current LPN license in the state where the agency is located or compact state
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one year clinical experience as an LPN
• Mentored with additional oversight through the end of the 1-year period if hired
• Experience in home health care is desirable

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provides skilled nursing per plan of care and state laws
• Instructs patient/caregiver in care and disease management; documents teaching comprehension
• Observes patient response and suggests plan revisions to RN
• Delivers and documents skilled nursing care per plan of care and policies

Skills

LPN

Home health care

Patient care

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

NHC HomeCare Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

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 Athens

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 Athens is located at 584 S Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303

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

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