Licensed Practical Nurse

Addus HomeCare • Columbia, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Quality Care provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. They care for patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. The company believes in offering every patient the same level of care they would give to their own families and invites compassionate caregivers to join their team to deliver high-quality care day in and day out.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

• Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Benefits

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees