What are the responsibilities and job description for the HH - LPN position at Tennessee Quality Care?
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 MondayFriday (8 AM4:30 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 liveswhether 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 Youll 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
