PRN Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN, Home Health

Accentcare Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program and Calm app access

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. is hiring an LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the Chattanooga, TN area. The role is PRN with 1-3 days per week and requires travel to multiple locations.

You will document progress, monitor nursing status changes, and administer prescribed medications, while maintaining complete medical records and ensuring patient safety. Valid CPR and a TN LVN/LPN license are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of operation.
• One year LVN/LPN experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care with supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Documents patient data and notes for the case manager and home health team.

Skills

CPR certification

LPN/LVN license

Driver's license

Direct patient care

Nursing visits scheduling

Education

Practical or Vocational Nursing program graduate

Job description

Overview

Position Type: PRN

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Pay: $65,000-$73,000, based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: 1-3 days per week

On Call: Yes

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.