Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Home Health

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Athens

Position: LPN, Home Health

Position Type: Full Time

Remote/Virtual Position : NO

Coverage Area: Meigs and McMinn Counties

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Salary: $66,000.00-$73,000

Schedule: Mon-Fri

On Call: Yes

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation

• One year of LVN/LPN work experience

• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records

• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role

• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.

• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.

• Maintains a safe patient environment.

• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.

• Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.

• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

• Prepares clinical and progress notes.

• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.

• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.

• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.

• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development opportunities

• Company-matching 401(k)

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app

• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees

• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.