Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality care in patients' homes. Responsibilities include performing technical nursing tasks, documenting patient care, and communicating changes to the care manager. Candidates must hold a valid LPN license and have at least one year of experience. This role requires travel within Central Tennessee and participation in an on-call schedule. Join us to make a difference in hospice care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have one year of nursing experience and complete technical skills evaluations.
• Understand the concepts of hospice care and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in home environments.
• Assist in patient care documentation and reporting.
• Notify care managers and physicians of patient condition changes.
• Participate in on-call rotating schedule.
• Willing to travel to other office locations.

Skills

Technical nursing skills

Patient observation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Position: Travel Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN
Pay: $20 / hr. - $35 / hr. Depending on Experience and Responsibilities

The Hospice Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities. This is a Regional Travel Nurse to travel within Central Tennessee.

Provides technical care to patients, receives assignments and reports, provides prescribed medication under supervision of Registered Nurse, in accordance with agency policies and as permitted by local and/or state regulations.

Observes, records and reports all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided in progress notes and submits notes daily to the Patient Care Manager.

Obtains complete report on patients to be seen prior to visits and gives complete report of care done during visits to Patient Care Manager.

Performs special procedures / treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN. (Documentation of the LPN’s ability to complete the procedure safely will be placed in his/her personnel file and signed by RN and LPN. Such procedures include IV’s, NG tubes, draw blood, but these are not all inclusive)

Notifies the Patient Care Manager and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition that warrant attention; documents changes in the clinical record.

Participates as an IDT team member.

When requested, assists home health aides in performance of their duties. Assists the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.

Participates in on call according to rotating schedule.

Must be willing 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 his/her role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE

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