Licensed Practical Nurse - RFT - Home Health - Memphis, TN

Meritan; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Meritan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Memphis Home Health to provide compassionate in-home care. This is a regular full-time, per-visit position requiring clinical nursing skills and independent patient management under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes flexibility, weekend/holiday availability, wound care experience preferred, and a supportive team with comprehensive benefits including sign-on potential and a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in acute care or equivalent.
• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clinical activities under RN supervision.
• Provide in-home nursing care to assigned patients.
• Maintain patient records and participate in care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organization & time management

Wound care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

# Licensed Practical Nurse - RFT - Home Health - Memphis, TNMeritan Memphis - Memphis, TN 38103## OverviewSalary Range$28.00 - $32.00 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageRoad WarriorCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionMeritan, Inc., a Tennessee-based health, human, and social services nonprofit, is seeking a compassionate candidate to join its Home Health team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Memphis, TN. Are seeking a meaningful opportunity with a reputable and long-standing non-profit that allows you to assist some of the most vulnerable populations in our community? Are you seeking flexibility with your schedule, less time on your feet, and more time with your patients? If so, Meritan’s Home Health department may be the perfect fit for you! This **regular full time, per visit** position is responsible for assisting with daily clinical activities under the direction of a registered nurse. The posted rates reflect the range depending on type of visit made. Meritan is ACHC accredited and CAPABLE certified. Our staff of nurses, therapists, aides, social worker and administration are a group of outstanding experienced, long-term employees. We have consistent work available. Meritan has served the Memphis and Shelby County areas for decades and continues to work through the healthcare crisis with appropriate infection control measures and personal protective equipment. Meritan’s clinical system is online and accessible via company-issued tablets or your smartphone. Finally, you can focus on one patient at a time! Now is your opportunity to be the clinician you’ve always wanted to be! Join us in making a difference in our community!**This position is currently offering a $3000 sign-on bonus!**The ideal candidate should possess:* Interpersonal skills* Ability to work independently and as a part of our team* Organization and time management skills* Wound care experience, preferred* Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a reliable vehicle* Schedule flexibility* Availability to work weekends and holidays occasionallyMeritan offers excellent benefits and perks, including but not limited to:* Voluntary health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances* Within the first month of hire, the agency provides 24/7 access to **FREE**, co-payless, basic medical and behavioral health benefits with U.S.- based, prescription-writing physicians to **the employee and all household members** through Teladoc.* 403(b) retirement savings plan with agency match.* Annual longevity bonus* Referral bonuses* 10 paid holidays per year* 12 sick days per year with rollover* 15 vacation days per year (increases with longevity)* 8 volunteer hours per year* 3 bereavement days per year* Shift differential for night and weekend shifts* Cellular phone stipend* Company-sponsored group life insurance, LTD/STD* Infant-at-Work Program/Child Care Stipend* Employee discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and wellness through Vizient Member Perks Program* Employee Emergency Assistance* Educational Incentive Bonus for completion of certificates and degrees* Remote work environment* Travel reimbursement**WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MERITAN TEAM MEMBER:*** To be apart of a results-driven team* To have flexibility and autonomy to balance your work and life* To make a difference in a vulnerable patient’s lives* To be a valued member of a recognized Top WorkplaceMeritan provides homes of refuge and healing to special needs foster children and in-home services to the elderly and disabled so that they may remain living independently in their own homes.**Meritan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**## Qualifications* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.* Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.