LPN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a compassionate LPN/LVN to cover the Dunlap, TN area. You will deliver direct patient care per approved treatment plans while following clinical protocols.

Collaborate with the RN Case Manager and team, perform patient visits, document care, educate patients, and participate in case conferences. Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed to practice in the respective state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification with hands-on demonstration required and maintained.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; home care or hospital nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager and health team to ensure care per treatment plan.
• Conduct patient visits per physician plan, complying with regulations.
• Document care accurately and report changes promptly to physicians.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans and health management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position will provide coverage for the Dunlap, TN area.

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and help embody this mission. As an LPN you will deliver direct patient care based on approved treatment plans while adhering to clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Collaborate and coordinate with the RN Case Manager and other healthcare team members to ensure effective patient care according to the treatment plan and patient care guidelines.
• Conduct patient visits as specified by the physician’s treatment plan, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Make skilled observations of patients' physical and mental conditions, documenting care provided accurately.
• Report any changes in patient condition to supervisors and the attending physician in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education to patients and caregivers, fostering understanding of care plans and health management.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs, customs, and feelings of patients and their families.
• Participate in case conferences and in-services or special case orientations.
• Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and promptly.

CommonSpirit Health at Home is revolutionizing clinical practice. Our use of AI-powered clinical documentation technology cuts documentation time, enriching your work-life balance and patient connections.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed to practice in the respective state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification with hands-on demonstration is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; one year of home care or hospital nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build interpersonal relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and compliant auto liability insurance coverage as per organizational policy.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, such as HomeCare HomeBase, is a plus.

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.