Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PRN

Overview

Position
:
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

Pay
: $20 / hr.

- $35 / hr. Depending on Experience and Responsibilities

The Hospice Travel LPN is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position travels within Central Tennessee and assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.

• Provide technical care to patients, receive assignments and reports, and administer prescribed medications under supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with agency policies and local/state regulations.
• Observe, record, and report all observations of the patient’s mental and physical condition in progress notes and submit notes daily to the Patient Care Manager.
• Obtain a complete report on patients to be seen prior to visits and provide a complete report of care performed during visits to the Patient Care Manager.
• Perform special procedures/treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN (documentation of the LPN’s ability to complete procedures safely will be placed in the personnel file and signed by RN and LPN). Procedures may include IVs, NG tubes, draw blood, among others.
• Notify the Patient Care Manager and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient condition that warrant attention; document changes in the clinical record.
• Participate as an IDT (interdisciplinary team) member.
• When requested, assist home health aides in performing their duties. Assist the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Participate in on-call duties according to rotating schedule.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices.

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical nursing skills required for nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Must successfully complete on-site evaluations and competencies within ninety (90) days of employment and bi-annually thereafter.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and the role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

Note:

If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team, apply today! Caris Health Care is an affiliate of NHC. EOE