What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position at NHC and Affiliates?
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life"
Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse – NHC HomeCare Chattanooga
Licensure:
- Unencumbered, current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state where the HomeCare agency is located or 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.
LPN Position Highlights:
- 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.
Benefits:
Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment
NHC HomeCare Chattanooga is located at 6025 Lee Hwy, Suite 443, Chattanooga, TN, 37421
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chattanooga/
We look forward to talking with you!! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
