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Full-time
professional certificate
Sign on bonus
Posted 7d ago
Apply by Aug 5
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care to homebound patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assessments and treatment procedures. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes and maintains accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a valid Tennessee LPN license and at least one year of professional experience in a clinical or home health setting. Must possess a valid driver's license and meet insurance standards for local travel.
Full job description
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health and Hospice
$2,500 Sign on Bonus for Experienced Candidates
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts
Weekend or Weekdays
Covenant HomeCare is East Tennessee’s largest non-profit homecare and hospice provider. Since 1978, we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort, dignity, and independence. We care for more than 6,300 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network.
Position Summary:
Provides nursing care to an assigned group of homebound patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse; administers care with other disciplines. The LPN/LVN reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Performs and records cardiovascular assessments, pulmonary assessments, neurological assessments, GI assessments, skin assessments, intake and output assessments, and pain assessments.
Performs treatment procedures which include, but are not limited to, insertion of nasogastric/gastrostomy tube, replacement of gastrostomy tube, giving medications by N/G tube, gastrostomy tube and JeJunostomy tubes, providing teaching/training for patient/caregiver on care of feeding tube, insertion of weighted feeding tube, and providing care for patients with bolus tube feeding method and tube feeding per enteral pump.
Performs intravenous procedures such as inserting peripheral IV line; calculating and maintaining correct rate of IV infusion, labeling, and changing tubing; and performing venipuncture. (Must have IV Certification to perform.)
Provides colostomy care, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
Administers medications per HomeCare policy. Clearly documents administration of medications. Checks for allergies and MD orders before administering medications.
Has working knowledge of Medicare guidelines, and performs in compliance with such guidelines.
Follows appropriate plan of care after admission, including discharge and on-call as outlined by HomeCare policy. Consults RN and/or Clinical Supervisor regarding plan of care and care plan changes, including needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician).
Supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided for by the RN in the plan of care including:
providing services in accordance with program policies;
preparing clinical and progress notes;
assisting the RN or physician in performing specialized duties;
assisting the RN in carrying out the plan of care;
assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques; and reporting changes in client's condition to the RN.
Works collaboratively with members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Performs basic infection control techniques according to Covenant HomeCare policy. Examples are proper hand-washing; glove usage; appropriate handling and disposing of wastes, body fluids, contaminated trash, and needles; proper handling of soiled or contaminated linens or garments; and cleaning all equipment used in the home properly.
Checks schedule and calls patients to provide patients with arrival times.
Demonstrates ability to perform skills on annual skills check list.
Local travel required.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of professional experience in a hospital/clinical setting or prior home health experience.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee LPN license or Licensed Vocational Nurse. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.
Related keywords
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Our mission is to serve the community by improving the quality of life through better health.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
LinkedIn followers
31,349
Covenant Health is a not-for-profit, locally owned integrated healthcare enterprise with a mission to improve the quality of life in our communities through better health. Covenant Health serves a 25-county region of Tennessee and has more than 2 million patient encounters annually. Our 11,000+ employees, physicians and volunteers serve patients at our acute-care and behavioral health hospitals, outpatient facilities, homecare services, and more than 80 affiliated medical practices. We are nationally recognized for our enduring legacy of excellence, and have received multiple designations as a "best employer" from Forbes, Becker's Healthcare and Newsweek.
The hospitals of Covenant Health:
• Claiborne Medical Center
• Cumberland Medical Center
• Fort Loudoun Medical Center
• Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
• LeConte Medical Center
• Methodist Medical Center
• Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
• Parkwest Medical Center
• Peninsula Behavioral Health (a division of Parkwest)
• Roane Medical Center
If you are interested in working at Covenant Health:
• Physicians: www.CovenantNewMD.com
• All other clinical and non-clinical opportunities: www.CovenantCareers.com
Offices: 100 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922, US
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