Home Health LPN

Pennant • Cleveland, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality patient care and skilled care in patients’ homes. The role serves Cleveland, Tennessee, and surrounding communities, working within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and in accordance with the plan of care. The LPN coordinates care with other members of the health care team, instructs patients’ families on patient care, and helps maintain a healthy environment for patients. The LPN observes, records, and reports patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician daily. The role also involves collaborating with physicians and RNs and documenting care accurately and promptly; the LPN may not alter the plan of care. The position requires commuting reliably to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Requirements

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care in patients’ homes within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Coordinate care with other members of the health care team.
• Instruct patients’ families in patient care and maintain a healthy environment for patients.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician daily.
• Collaborate with physicians and RNs.
• Document care accurately and promptly without altering the plan of care.
• Commute reliably to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pre-tax savings accounts, and ancillary benefits.
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off plan and six paid holidays annually.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

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