LPN home health - FT Day

5100 Alliance Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

5100 Alliance Health Services is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist Registered Nurses in delivering quality care to patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care, effective communication with health teams, and participation in improving health care delivery.

You will need an LPN degree and certifications in Basic Life Support, alongside licenses valid in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The position supports vital community health initiatives through compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with patient care.
• Collect and report patient data.
• Evaluate and communicate the care plan.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Tools

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification

Nursing license - Arkansas

Nursing license - Mississippi

Nursing license - Tennessee

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent‑rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South.

Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.