Private Duty LPN for Home Care

LHC Group•Kenton, TN

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassionate Pediatric Private Duty LPN Needed! We are hiring a Private Duty LPN in the Kenton, TN area . Case Specific Enhanced Pay Rates are available. 1:1 Patient Care Weekly Pay Life-Friendly Scheduling Bonus of $750 bonus after your first 300 worked hours At Elk Valley, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy theâ¯meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,â¯each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.â¯You can find a home for your career here. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance benefits with 32+ hours per week holiday pay & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals 1:1 patient care Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! Job Summary- The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must have current LPN licensure in state of Tennessee.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process including timely reporting patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable).
Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.