LPN/RN (Private Duty ----Sundays through Thursdays PM Shifts 7p-7a)

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If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a Memphis leader of personalized health care – this is your chance to join us at Where the Heart Is!

We are a local & family-owned company, and working with us, you'll find that what we do is all about what matters the most – helping patients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Our innovative approach gives patients access to the highly experienced clinical teams and up-to-date programs you would expect from a large company and combines them with the flexible, dedicated and personalized care you may expect from a smaller company.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN or Registered Nurse / RN to perform nursing care for clients in accordance with an established plan of care in patient's homes (usually a 1 to 1 patient/nurse ratio). This is for Private Duty Nursing - most of these patients are g-tube, trach, ventilator. If you do not have experience with these populations, we do have some that are not that highly skilled.

At Where the Heart Is, we focus on the heart of the matter – providing talented healthcare professionals, giving them opportunities to follow their passion, and ultimately giving patients the best care available for home health care.

Responsibilities----- As a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN or Registered Nurse / RN, you will perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medication in the care of the clients, as delegated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the Plan of Care.

Additional duties for this home care LPN/RN role include, but are not limited to:

• Observing and reporting any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in conditions of the client and family situation to the RN Case Manager and documents such reports and observation in the clinical record.
• Preparing equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Assisting with the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan.
• Consulting with the Registered Nurse Supervisor in making judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments.
• Accurately documenting all events related to clients and completes any related documents as required by state or federal requirements.
• Notifying the Registered Nurse supervisor, physicians, and families of changes in the client’s condition and documents appropriately.
• Updating the clients plan of care under the supervision and direction of an RN.
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice.
• May perform some advanced skills only after receiving and satisfactorily completing an approved educational training program and supervised clinical experience (if in accordance with state law and nurse practice act).

Must have documented competencies in any advanced skills.

Qualifications: We are looking for a Licensed Practical or a Registered Nurse who combine the knowledge, clinical skills, and judgement necessary to perform all nursing procedures as outlined in the scope of practice, with the ability to contribute as a team member and work independently. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to positively adapt to change. Furthermore, it is important that you display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as a strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level.

Specific qualifications for this nursing role include:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program Home care experience as required by state law
• Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing; previous acute care and home health care/public health experience, strongly preferred
• Current and valid LPN or RN license in the state of practice
• Auto liability insurance per policy plus current and unrestricted driver’s license
• Current CPR certification & TB Skin Test or Chest X-ray
• We are looking for applicants who are qualified to work with ventilators.

Join us today ---- we would love to have you as a part of our team!!!

****We pay weekly (paper check or direct deposit) & offer a *DAILY PAY* option!
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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Hours per week:

• 30-39

Patient Type:

• Adults
• Geriatric

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• ventilator, trach, g-tube: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN? (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32