Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Gentiva; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Knoxville, TN is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide personalized medical care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, implementing care plans, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs and possess a valid state license. The role offers a supportive team atmosphere, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide visits as assigned including assessment and planning phases.
• Obtain necessary data from patient physical, psychological, and social factors.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, and prepare care plans timely.

Skills

Clinical practical nursing experience

Patient assessment

Communication

Documentation skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Now Hiring: Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)!
Join a Team That Feels Like Family.

The Home Option provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care we’d give to our own families. Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out.

Help patients live their best lives — join us today.

We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

RN What You’ll Do

• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process. Assignments will vary depending on licensure.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.

LPN What You’ll Do

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self‑care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
  • Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
  • At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• LPN
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
  • Has three (3) years of nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
  • Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.

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