Fulltime Private Duty Nurse; RN
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Overview
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville, TN area to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan. This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient’s residence. Patients range from weekly hours to 24-hour care, with scheduling options from short visits on a weekly basis to full 12 hour shifts or a blend of both.
Once accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come. You’ll advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide the care they need. This role will collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians. Shifts are flexible, suitable for someone seeking PRN to full-time work.
Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
- Execute physician prescribed plans of care
- Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care
- Perform activities of daily living as needed
- Monitor vitals and intake/output
- Assess skin integrity and provide wound care
- Monitor changes in the patient’s condition and disease progression indicators
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding patient health
- Provide education and training to the patient, family, and/or Home Health Aide
- Work one-on-one in the patient’s home to provide a comfortable environment
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants
- Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs
- Graduate of an accredited college or university (Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing)
- Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current CPR certification
- TB test and physical examination
- Maintain required insurance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients
- Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions
- Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home
- Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting
- Ability to assist with two-person assist
Base pay range: $35.00/hr - $50.00/hr
RN: up to $50/hour, based on years of experience. LPN: up to $40/hour, based on years of experience.
Employment type- Full-time
- Health Care Provider
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