Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN

AdamsPlace; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for hospice care in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role involves providing quality patient care in home settings and requires at least one year of nursing experience. The ideal candidate should be licensed in the state and knowledgeable about hospice care. Competitive pay of $20 to $35 per hour is offered based on experience. Willingness to travel within Central Tennessee is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Understanding of hospice care concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in patients' homes.
• Assist in the duties of home health aides.
• Travel within Central Tennessee as a Regional Travel Nurse.

Skills

Technical skills in nursing procedures

Knowledge of hospice care

Communication skills

Job description

Position

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN – Hospice Travel LPN.

Pay

$20 / hr – $35 / hr depending on experience and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and perform technical skilled care in the patient’s home.
• Assist home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Travel within Central Tennessee as a Regional Travel Nurse.
• Provide technical care to patients, receive assignments and reports, provide prescribed medication under supervision of Registered Nurse, in accordance with agency policies and as permitted by local and/or state regulations.
• Observe, record, and report all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided in progress notes and submit notes daily to the Patient Care Manager.
• Obtain complete report on patients to be seen prior to visits and give complete report of care done during visits to Patient Care Manager.
• Perform special procedures/treatments supervised by an RN (e.g., IVs, NG tubes, draw blood).
• Notify the Patient Care Manager and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition that warrant attention; document changes in the clinical record.
• Participate as an IDT team member.
• When requested, assist home health aides in performance of their duties, assist the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Participate in on call according to rotating schedule.
• Willingness to travel to other offices.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical skills required in the performance of nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Must successfully complete on‑site evaluations and competencies within ninety (90) days of employment and bi‑annually thereafter.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

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