Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse - Private Duty

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee•Jonesboro, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interim HealthCare is hiring a Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide home-based care to a pediatric patient in Jonesboro, Tennessee. This is a full-time night-shift position, with shifts listed as 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The patient receives 50 hours of care weekly, and the schedule is described as very flexible, allowing the nurse to make their own schedule. The nurse will provide care under RN supervision and work with physicians, RNs, CNAs, and aides to support quality patient outcomes. Duties include taking vital signs, conducting assessments, documenting progress, reporting changes to an RN supervisor, assisting with the plan of care, teaching self-care techniques, educating the family, and coordinating care and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

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 teaching patient self-care techniques.
Educate the family about the patient’s plan of care, medication, and home safety.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.