Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, $10,000 Bonus Package-Home Health
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position covers Tate and Tunica Counties, Mississippi, and is based in Senatobia, Mississippi. It is full-time and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role may volunteer for SNP on-call coverage. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis. The advertised annual compensation estimate is $48,000–$54,000, with a $10,000 bonus package. The offer is based on years of experience. The LPN performs nursing functions in accordance with the established plan of care, maintains patient safety and records, administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, and collaborates with the home health team to coordinate and support care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the agency operates.
- One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
- Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
- Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under RN supervision.
- Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
- Maintain a safe patient environment.
- Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
- Assess medications the client is taking for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, allergies, or contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
- Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and report findings to the case manager.
- Counsel and instruct clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Submit documentation promptly in accordance with agency policy.
- Ensure patient chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
- Assist in coordinating services provided to clients.
- Provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
- Programs celebrating achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- $10,000 bonus package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
