Private Duty Lpn

Job summary
LPN Full-TimeLocation: Knoxville, TNOne-on-One Patient Care in a Home Setting
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide personalized care in a private duty setting, making a real difference in someone's life.• Be part of a team where your skills are appreciated more than a perfect blood draw.• Experience the rewarding aspect of private duty care – where every shift feels as fulfilling as a successful discharge.• Perform selected nursing procedures within the scope of LPN practice• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations• Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN and document the patient's file accordingly• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned
Requirements
• Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license in good standing• Previous private duty, home health, hospice, hospital or skilled nursing experience preferred• Active CPR certification• Familiarity with electronic health records• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
Key Skills Needed
• Performing selected nursing procedures• Patient care and monitoring• Administration of medications• Good communication and documentation skills• Problem solving and critical thinking• Familiarity with electronic health records
Benefits
• Weekly Pay• Tuition Reimbursement• New Graduates Welcome• Work-Life Balance• Premium Pay and Comprehensive Benefits Package