LPN for Private Duty - Sign on Bonus

LHC Group, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team as a Private Duty LPN in Maryville, TN. Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes while enjoying flexible scheduling and competitive pay, including a $750 bonus after 300 hours worked. Embrace a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Holiday pay & paid time off

Continuing education & career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in state of Tennessee required.
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle needed.
• Previous home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician.
• Document patient visits thoroughly in electronic medical records.
• Coordinate patient care activities and ensure confidentiality of patient health information.

Education

Current LPN licensure in Tennessee

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

Join our team and grow together as an Private Duty LPN!

We are hiring a Private Duty LPN in the Maryville, TN area to work M-F 7:30a-7:30p also hours on Sat/Sun 8a-8p. Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available. We offer flexible scheduling and weekly pay! Also, a $750 bonus after your first 300 worked hours,

At Elk Valley, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• benefits with 32+ hours per week
• holiday pay & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
• 1:1 patient care

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Summary-

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

· Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.

· Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency’s electronic visit verification program (as applicable).

· Actively participates in the agency’s care coordination process including timely reporting patients’ needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)

· Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

Education and Experience

License Requirements -

Must have current LPN licensure in state of Tennessee. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Current CPR certification required.

Experience Requirements-

Previous home care experience preferred.

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Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Elk Valley Health Servicesa part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.