Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401(k) Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris HealthCare's PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality in-home patient care under RN supervision. The role supports home health aides and assists with prescribed medications while adhering to hospice care standards.

The position requires an active LPN license in the operating state and at least one year of nursing experience. Caris HealthCare offers competitive pay, benefits, and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of operation.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Understanding of hospice care and interdisciplinary team roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical care to patients and reports changes to RN.
• Administers prescribed medications under RN supervision.
• Observes and documents patient condition and responses.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Works with IDT to plan interdisciplinary care.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

LPN license

Hospice care

Home health care

On-call

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 / hourly Depending on Experience and Responsibilities

Caris Healthcare's PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

Full Time Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Highlights

• Provides technical care to patients, receives assignments and reports, provides prescribed medication under supervision of RN
• Observes, records and reports all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided.
• Performs special procedures / treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN.
• Notifies the Patient Care Coordinator and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition; documents changes in the clinical record.
• Meets periodically with the Patient Care Coordinator for the purpose of discussing nursing care, policies, and future planning.
• Functions as a link to helping the agency comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Participates as an IDT team member. Formulates the interdisciplinary care plan in conjunction with other IDT team members.
• When requested, assists home health aides in performance of their duties. Assists the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in on call according to rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical skills required in the performance of nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and his/her role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE