What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty position at Adoration Home Health and Hospice?
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Adoration Home Health and Hospice in Humboldt, TN.
About the Role:
- This is a private duty LPN position with a ¾ split schedule (36/48 hours), requiring every other weekend.
- You will be providing one-on-one in-home care to patients in your assigned area.
Responsibilities:
- Perform selected nursing procedures within the scope of LPN practice.
- Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
- Monitor and record intake and output, reporting significant changes immediately.
- Observe, assess, and record patient's physical and mental condition, reporting any changes.
- Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and documented in the patient's file accordingly.
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service education programs as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Previous experience in private duty, home health, hospice, hospital, or skilled nursing 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.
About Our Company:
Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, supporting patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need.
We empower patients to live with dignity, find fulfillment, and celebrate life well-lived.
