Private Duty RN

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Experienced LPN for Weekday Home Care | Chattanooga, TN

Make a Difference with Adoration Health Private Duty

Description:Are you a skilled LPN with expertise in vent and trach care? Join Adoration Health Private Duty to provide exceptional in-home care for a 69-year-old patient in Chattanooga. This role is ideal for an experienced LPN who is passionate about patient care and skilled in managing complex medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• In-Home Care: Provide specialized nursing care focusing on vent and trach management.

• Catheter Management: Ensure the patient's comfort and safety through proficient catheter care.

• Patient Monitoring: Regularly assess the patient's condition and respond promptly to any changes.

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the patient, their family, and the healthcare team to implement the care plan effectively.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Qualifications:

• LPN Certification: Active and in good standing.

• Specialized Experience: Extensive experience with vent, trach, and catheter care is essential.

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive weekly wages.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive setting that values your contributions.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Take the Next Step:If you are a highly experienced LPN ready to provide dedicated and compassionate care, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now:Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the life of a patient who relies on your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a safe and timely manner using acceptable nursing skill and best practices as defined by Adoration's quality assurance team

• Active participation in weekly team meetings in a manner that safely manages around current COVID safety measures and helps coordinate appropriate patient care

• Provide nursing interventions that facilitate patient rehabilitation and efficient, quality outcome-driven results

• Provide quality, compassionate nursing care while coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team as needed

• Facilitate adjustments to the nursing care plan as needed to ensure our patients reach their maximum potential

• Provide medication instruction, monitoring, and administration as ordered by the patient's Primary Care Physician

• Appropriate implementation of medication orders, medication reviews, monitoring, and discontinuation of medications as ordered by and coordinated with the patient's Primary Care Physician

• Conduct patient assessments and help develop the patient's plan of care with other interdisciplinary team members

• Complete supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aide staff as appropriate

• Inform the physician and nursing supervisor of changes in the client's medical needs through documentation and other methods of appropriate communication

• Complete appropriate and timely documentation of all patient care, including progress note, summaries, and discharges per state and federal requirements

• Assist with developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan of care that ensures the patient's rapid recovery at home

• Understand and abide by safe nursing practices and an understanding of when to report patient events to the nursing supervisor in a timely manner

• Assist in maintaining and updating nursing, pharmacy, infection control, and health and safety policies and procedures as requested

• Strong self-motivator that feels comfortable interacting with a strong, supportive clinical team

• Comfortable with learning or using an electronic medical record and documentation software (WellSky)

• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Degree (Associate or Bachelor) from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the applicable state required

• One year nursing practice in a patient care setting required; and home health, geriatrics or other relatable settings preferred

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of car insurance in accordance with Adoration policy

• Current CPR certification

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.