LPN - Private Duty (Lenoir City)
Company: Elk Valley Health Services, LLC
Location: Lenoir City
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a Pediatric Private Duty LPN in the Lenoir
City area to work days, nights and weekends. Case Specific Enhanced
Pay Rates are available with 6-12 shifts. We offer flexible
scheduling, weekly pay and a loyalty bonus after your first 300
worked hours . Elk Valley Health, a part of LHC Group is premier
Private Duty Nursing Agency providing top nursing care to thousands
of Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients. We embrace a
culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful
connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their
families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all
about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the
whole you!
Job Summary- The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible
for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to
acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well
as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other
patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of
patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is
assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the
Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities
are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice
Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency
policies and procedures. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of
practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of
nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination
with other members of the health care team, following all
applicable infection control procedures. Documents patient visits
thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in
the electronic medical record utilizing the agency's electronic
visit verification program (as applicable). Actively participates
in the agency's care coordination process including timely
reporting patients' needs and changes in condition, attending
patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient,
family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and
case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable) Ensures
confidentiality of patient health information per agency
policy.
License Requirements - Must have current LPN licensure in state of
practice. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to
a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Current CPR
certification required. Experience Requirements- Previous home care
experience preferred LHC Group is committed to a culture of
diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected
characteristic. Elk Valley Health is part of the LHC Group family
of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals,
physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they
need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based
services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our
mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and
efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families
choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared
purpose:
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