Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Nhccare; Sparta (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Sparta seeks an LPN to provide skilled nursing care under RN supervision in the Sparta, TN area. You will implement and document the care plan, educate patients and caregivers, and monitor responses to treatment.

Responsibilities include adapting care plans as needed and ensuring compliance with policies. Prior experience in home health is preferred; mentoring is available for less experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unencumbered LPN license in the state where the agency operates or a compact state, if applicable.
• Graduate of a state-approved LPN program.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience as an LPN; mentors provided if under 1 year.
• Home health care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide skilled nursing services per the plan of care and policies.
• Instruct patient and caregiver in care and disease management; document comprehension and compliance.
• Observe patient response and suggest plan revisions to the RN.
• Deliver and document skilled nursing care per established plan; perform other duties as assigned by RN/Clinical Manager.

Skills

LPN experience

Home health care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

LPN program graduate

1 year clinical experience

Job description

NHC HomeCare Sparta
Sparta, TN 38583, 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 Sparta

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

Location

NHC HomeCare Sparta is located at 455 Vista Drive., Sparta, TN 38583

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

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Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe