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Volunteer Home Care
LPN | Private Duty | Gibson County, TN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,405 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Full-Time | LPN Private Duty | Gibson County Case in Gibson County Day shift Monday - Friday 40-50hrs Start time at 7 am We're dedicated to building trust with our patients and families so they can recover where they're most comfortable, at home . Locally owned home care agency Generous PTO and paid holidays Supplemental life, disability, cancer, accident Access to your paycheck whenever you need it through Tap Check Medical/Dental/Vision/401k Home health brings nursing care and rehabilitative therapy directly to your patients' door, helping you manage their health and track their health goals within a supportive team culture . Volunteer Home Care is a Locally Owned , Medicare-certified home health agency providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and personal care services to patients in 29 counties in Tennessee. Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Responsibilities for Private Duty LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): Implements the nursing care plan for each patient. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient. Participates in medical record audit as assigned. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned. Submit any schedule changes to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager daily. Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist. Education & Experience for Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Want to join our team of compassionate, skilled nurses and make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us as an LPN in Private Duty!