Licesned Pracitcal Nurse

addus; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a Private Duty LPN to provide direct patient care in home health settings. You will implement care plans, document findings, and educate patients and families on self-care strategies per diagnosis and plan of care.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of nursing experience, an active LPN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. Join a compassionate team delivering high-quality, patient-centered care every day.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience; home health or medical/surgical preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state and CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Document accurately and timely in accordance with the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family on self-care per diagnosis and plan of care.
• Coordinates home health services with other disciplines as needed.
• Uses equipment with proper aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate.

Skills

LPN nursing experience

CPR certification

home health experience

documentation

patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Private Duty LPN

Tennessee Quality Care provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care we’d give to our own families. Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance