PRN Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN, Home Health

Overview

Position Type: PRN
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas
On Call: Yes

What You Need To Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN
• Maintains a safe patient environment
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law
• Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician
• Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

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
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees