Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Home Health, PRN

AccentCare, Inc. • Franklin, TN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The position observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, follows the physician-prescribed treatment plan, and maintains accurate and complete medical records. This is a PRN home health role covering Williamson and Davidson Counties. It is not remote or virtual, and it does not require on-call work.

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 and 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 in accordance 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 clients’ medications for possible 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, 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
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed