Job Description

Private Duty - Establishment of Care Nurse-LPN Northeast Tennessee Territory Ready for a nursing role that’s flexible and rewarding? As an Establishment of Care Nurse, you will establish care with families in need of Private Duty nursing by taking the 1st shift, training other caregivers, and monitoring the care until fully staffed. At that point, you would repeat the process at another case. Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Nurses. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing. Our Private Duty LPN Field Account Manager - Establishment of Care Nurse enjoys some notable benefits:

• $60,000-$69,000 annually, weekly pay
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
• Day shift assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
• Online training
• Benefits Eligible (401K, Health Insurance, PTO, Mileage, Life, Dental, Eye, and more)

As a Private Duty LPN Field Account Manager - Establishment of Care Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Work with Case Managers to establish in home care.
• Travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.
• Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
• Recognize and report changes in the patient’s condition to the RN supervisor.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.
• Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
• Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
• Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Able to perform CPR.
• Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be computer literate, familiar with the use of apps, and able to use Apple I-Pad for charting and visit verification.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Proficient in a wide range of acute nursing care, including trach/vent.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
• Able to visually and auditorily observe the patient.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
• Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to clients, client’s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions.
• Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
• Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
• Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a patient’s home.
• Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking, and transferring.
• Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN/LVN and licensed to practice in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
• Prefer at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN within the last 12 months.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Interim role, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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