Pediatric Private Duty LPN Job Description

Job Summary:

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes. This includes recording clinical and progress notes, coordinating patient care activities/services, and working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designated supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws governing nursing practice, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other healthcare team members.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record using the agency's electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participates in the agency's care coordination process, including timely reporting of patients' needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conferences, communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinators (as applicable).
• Maintains confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

Requirements:

• Current LPN licensure in the state of Tennessee.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous home care experience preferred.

About Us:

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you, including employee wellness programs, flexibility for true work-life balance, benefits with 32 hours per week, holiday pay & paid time off, continuing education & career growth opportunities, company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals, and 1:1 patient care.

Take your career to a new level of caring and apply today!