Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / RN Case Management

C.B. Helping Hands Ministries; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

C.B. Helping Hands Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / RN for case management. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and providing care, documenting treatments, and supervising nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical settings and be able to offer emotional support to patients and their families. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certification required.
• Experience in case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' needs and examining them.
• Developing a care plan based on a physician's plan.
• Administering medications and treatments as needed.
• Monitoring vital signs and documenting care.
• Providing emotional support to patients and families.
• Teaching skills and supervising other nursing staff.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / RN Case Management

• Assessing patients:Identifying patients' needs and examining them
• Planning care:Developing a care plan based on a physician's plan and the patient's needs
• Providing care:Administering medications and treatments, performing physical examinations and diagnostic tests, providing wound care, bed bath, changing of briefs
• Monitoring care:Recording patient behavior, vital signs, and medication administration, and monitoring treatment plans
• Documenting care:Maintaining accurate records and writing notes
• Supporting patients:Providing emotional support to patients and their families, and consulting with physicians and senior staff
• Teaching and supervising:Teaching skills and supervising other nursing staff, such as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
• Researching:Conducting research to improve patient care and outcomes