Private Duty Home Health Nurse (LPN/RN)

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee is seeking qualified nurses to provide skilled in-home care to patients under physician orders in Kentucky. Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, patient education, and documentation.

Candidates must hold a Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN) with current CPR certification; TB testing may be required. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for success in this home-based role.

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN).
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• TB skin test or willingness to obtain.
• Competent in general nursing skills and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in the home to patients per the service plan.
• Delivers care safely to standards of practice appropriate for the patient’s age.
• Promotes health through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• Assists patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and visits verifications.
• Keeps infection control and safety policies timely and accurate.
• Coordinates with staff and reports to the Director of Patient Care Services.
• Participates in on-call schedule as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Nursing skills

CPR certification

TB test

Medication administration

Private duty experience

Job description

At Home Healthcare of Middle Tennessee is seeking qualified nurses to provide skilled in-home care to patients under physician orders in Kentucky. Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, patient education, and documentation.

Candidates must hold a Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN) with current CPR certification; TB testing may be required. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for success in this home-based role.