Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse - Private Duty
Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee•Church Hill, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Interim HealthCare is hiring a Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide one-on-one, home-based patient care in Church Hill, Tennessee. The position is full-time and follows a Monday–Thursday day shift from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no nights or weekends. The Home Health Nurse cares for patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often following hospital discharge, under RN supervision. The nurse works with physicians, RNs, CNAs, and aides to deliver quality care, support patients and families, and coordinate care and discharge planning.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Active RN or LPN license in Tennessee.
- CPR certification.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
- Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills, and compassion.
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often after hospital discharge, under the supervision of an RN.
- Work with physicians, RNs, CNAs, and aides to deliver quality patient care.
- Take patient vital signs, conduct assessments, document progress, and report changes to the RN supervisor.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the patient’s plan of care and teach patients self-care techniques.
- Educate families about the patient’s plan of care, medication, and home safety.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.
Benefits
- Benefits begin after 30 days.
- Weekly pay.
- One-on-one nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance.
- Online training, growth opportunities, and ability to earn CEUs.
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University.
- PTO and holiday pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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