Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401 K plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris Healthcare's PRN Hospice LPN provides high-quality patient care in the home, performing technical nursing tasks under RN supervision and supporting home health aides.

This role participates in interdisciplinary care planning, communicates changes in patient status, and rotates on-call duties. Full-time benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, health coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, mileage, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides technical nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Observes and reports patient condition and medications as prescribed.
• Assists home health aides and participates in IDT care planning.

Skills

LPN license

Hospice care knowledge

Nursing experience

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

EOE