Description
Tennessee Quality Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., has been offering high-quality, compassionate home health and hospice services for more than 30 years. In addition to providing personalized care to individuals in the comfort of their homes, local offices collaborate with skilled nursing facilities to help patients regain independence and transition home after rehabilitation. Tennessee Quality Care operates in 31 counties across middle and west Tennessee through multiple branch offices. The Tennessee Quality Care division office is based in Parsons, Tennessee .For more information, visit TNquality.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide skilled nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's orders, directed by the RN, and in compliance with Agency policies/procedures, State and Federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:
- Provide nursing care and prescribed treatments for patients in accordance with physician's orders and in compliance with company policies/procedures, state and federal regulations
- Implement the patient's individualized plan of care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, in compliance with company policies/procedures, state and federal regulations
- Participate in on-call rotation
- Willing to travel to other office locations to assist with staffing as needed
- Maintain appropriate documentation of care provided to patient and any communication with the patients' physician and patient representative(s)
- May provide personal, and hygienic care for patients
Required Skills:
- Work requires advance knowledge of the Homecare Industry, Medicare Regulations, CMS, and other State/Federal regulatory changes
Required Work Experience:
- One (1) year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
- One (1) year home health experience preferred
Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- Current License Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Current CPR Certification
Other Requirements:
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Travel required
Physical Requirements:
- Job requires frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Technical/other training degree or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Automobile Insurance
- CPR Certification
- Driver License
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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