LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

NHC HomeCare Dickson; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K match

Dental

Vision

Fun, fast-paced work environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the plan of care and agency policies. You will educate patients and caregivers and document understanding and adherence to care instructions.

Candidates must hold an unencumbered LPN license, be a graduate of an approved LPN program, and have at least one year of clinical LPN experience; home health experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered, current LPN license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located or compact state if applicable.
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience as an LPN; individuals with less than one year will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide skilled nursing services as ordered on the plan of care and per policy.
• Instruct patient/caregiver in care and disease management; document comprehension and compliance.
• Observe patient response and revise plan for patient care as needed with RN input.
• Provide and document skilled nursing care according to the plan of care and standards.

Skills

LPN clinical experience

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Graduate of an LPN program

Job description

NHC HomeCare Dickson
Dickson, TN 37055, USA

Description

\"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life\"

Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse – NHC HomeCare Dickson

Licensure:

• Unencumbered, current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located or compact state if applicable
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience as an LPN
• Individuals with less than one full year’s experience as an LPN will be considered.
• If hired, they will be mentored and provided additional oversight through the end of that 1-year period.
• Experience in home health care is desirable.

LPN Position Highlights:

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides skilled nursing services as ordered on the plan of care and according to policy/procedures and state practice acts.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management. Documents the patient/caregiver comprehension of and compliance with teaching.
• Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the established plan of care, policies/procedures, and standards of care. Performs other duties as assigned by the RN / Clinical Manager.

Benefits: Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment

NHC HomeCare Dickson is located at 305 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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