Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse - Private Duty

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee • Bristol, TN

1d • 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 Bristol, Tennessee. The role is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 3/4 rotation and is full-time. Nurses work under RN supervision and collaborate with physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, and aides to provide quality care. The position emphasizes patient advocacy, autonomy, flexibility, and helping patients manage illness, injury, and chronic conditions, often following hospital discharge.

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, medications, and home safety.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.

Benefits

• Excellent pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• One-to-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.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed