Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

AccentCare; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Wellness program

AccentCare scrubs store credit

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time role in Senatobia, MS. Coverage includes Tate & Tunica Counties. The position offers a per-point pay structure with an estimated annual compensation in the posted range.

Under RN supervision, the LVN/LPN will provide direct patient care to diverse patient populations and maintain accurate medical records. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; on-call SNP duties are voluntary.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Skills

LVN/LPN

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Job description

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Senatobia, MS

Position: LPN

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: no

Coverage Area: Tate & Tunica Counties, MS

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Salary: $48,000-$54,000

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p

On Call: Volunteer for SNP call

Offer Based on Years of Experience

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.