Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

Nhccare; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris Healthcare's Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality patient care at the patient’s home, supporting home health aides and coordinating with RN in prescribed medications and procedures.

This PRN role offers a competitive hourly pay range and embraces a culture of integrity and compassion across the Southeast region.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LPN license in the operating state.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Understanding of hospice care and interdisciplinary team roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical nursing care in the patient’s home under RN supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications and report changes to the RN.
• Observe, document and communicate patient status and changes.
• Support home health aides and participate in care planning with the IDT.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Patient care

Hospice care

Education

LPN License

Job description

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:

• 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

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Training - LPN

Expert