Private Duty Nurse (RN) - Weekends

Giving Home Health Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN for in-home patient care in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. This is a 1099 contract opportunity with visits ranging from weekly to 24-hour care, including 12-hour weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include executing care plans, documenting care, administering medications, assessing patients, and coordinating with physicians, CNAs, and HHAs. Requires nursing license, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State or Compact Nursing license (RN or LPN).
• Current CPR certification.
• TB test and physical examination.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
• Document care provided in the system of record.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
• Monitor vitals and intake/output; assess skin integrity and wounds.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina for long shifts

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Oak Ridge, TN/Knoxville, TN area to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan.

This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient’s residence. Patient needs range from weekly hours to 24-hour care. This allows for multiple scheduling options, from short visits on a weekly basis to full 8 and 12 hour shifts or a blend of both. Patients range from high acuity to those who only need basic medical management.

Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.

You’ll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need.

This role will collaborate with CNA’s, HHA’s, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians.

Shifts:

12 hour weekend shifts 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care
• Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide
• Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• TB test and physical examination
• Maintain required insurance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care

Preferred Qualifications

• minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting
• Ability to assist with two person assist

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Licensed Practical- Nurse

up to $40/hour, based on years of experience.

Registered Nurse

up to $50/hour, based on years of experience.