Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Home Health

AccentCare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) company matching

FSA / HSA

Wellness program

Employer assist program

AccentCare-branded scrubs

Job summary

AccentCare in Chattanooga is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in home health settings across Hamilton County. Schedule: Mon-Fri with on-call responsibilities; travel to multiple locations; pay based on experience.

You will perform nursing functions, document progress, administer medications, and maintain a safe patient environment while coordinating with the case manager and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• LVN/LPN must be licensed in the state of operation.
• Minimum one year LVN/LPN experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver with ability to travel to all locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies abnormalities and communicates with case manager.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Re-evaluates nursing needs and reports to Case Manager.
• Counsels and educates patient and family.
• Prepares clinical/progress notes.
• Submits documentation per agency policy.
• Documents in patient charts consistent with care plan.
• Communicates with home health team.
• Assists in coordinating services.

Skills

CPR certification

Travel to multiple locations

Nursing documentation

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in TN

One year LVN/LPN work experience

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full Time LPN, Home Health

Remote/Virtual Position: NO

Coverage Area: Hamilton County

Pay: , based on experience

Schedule: Mon-Fri

On Call: Yes

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.