RN-LPN

Addus HomeCare • Oak Ridge, TN

90d

About The Position

The Home Option is looking to hire a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Home Option provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care we'd give to our own families. Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years of nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.
• 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 effective 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees