Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Description

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – NHC Home Care Athens

• Unencumbered, current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where the Home Care agency is located or in a compact state if applicable
• Graduate of a state approved LPN program
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience as an LPN
• Individuals with less than one full year’s experience as an LPN will be considered; if hired, they will be mentored and provided additional oversight through the end of that 1-year period.
• Experience in home health care is desirable.

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides skilled nursing services as ordered on the plan of care and according to policy/procedures and state practice acts.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management; documents the patient/caregiver comprehension of and compliance with teaching.
• Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the established plan of care, policies/procedures, and standards of care; performs other duties as assigned by the RN / Clinical Manager.

Competitive wages, insurance, 401(k) match, dental, vision (all optional), fun, fast‑paced work environment.

NHC Home Care Athens is located at 584 S Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.