Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

AdamsPlace; Nashville (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) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Training

Job summary

Caris HealthCare is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice team as a PRN/home-care provider. You will deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes, support home health aides, and perform medication administration under RN supervision.

The role requires at least 1 year of nursing experience and an understanding of hospice care within an interdisciplinary team. The position offers competitive pay, benefits eligibility, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical care to patients and administer prescribed medications under RN supervision.
• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition and document in the clinical record.
• Assist home health aides and participate in IDT team planning.
• Communicate with the Patient Care Coordinator and physician as needed.
• Utilize automated devices to document in the EMR and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospice care

Home health care

Interdisciplinary team

Education

LPN license

Job description

Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN

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

Caris Healthcare's 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