What are the responsibilities and job description for the HH - LPN position at Tennessee Quality Care – an Addus family company?
Join Our Team as a Full-Time LPN in Shelby County, TN Area!
Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a dedicated LPN to join our fast-growing Home Health Division in Shelby County, TN! This is a Monday–Friday (8 AM–4:30 PM) position with a rotating on-call schedule among staff.
Why Join Us?
- Generous time off package
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401k match
- Plus more great benefits!
At Tennessee Quality Care, we provide personalized medical care to help our patients live their best lives—whether recovering from surgery, managing a health challenge, or receiving end-of-life care. Our mission is simple: to treat every patient with the same compassion and quality of care we would give our own families.
Join our team of passionate caregivers and make a real difference every day!
- Coverage Area: Shelby County, TN area!
We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
What You’ll Do:
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
- Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on really's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.really.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
