Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Caris Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN to provide compassionate hospice care in a home health setting. The LPN will be responsible for delivering skilled technical and therapeutic care to patients and their families.

$20.00 - $35.00 / hourly (depending on experience and responsibilities)

• Competitive salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision); health savings account
• Earned time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities

• Provides technical care to patients, receives assignments and reports, provides prescribed medication under supervision of RN
• Observes, records and reports all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided.
• Performs special procedures / treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN.
• Notifies the Patient Care Coordinator and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition; documents changes in the clinical record.
• Meets periodically with the Patient Care Coordinator for the purpose of discussing nursing care, policies, and future planning.
• Functions as a link to helping the agency comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Participates as an IDT team member. Formulates the interdisciplinary care plan in conjunction with other IDT team members.
• When requested, assists home health aides in performance of their duties. Assists the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in on call according to rotating schedule.

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical skills required in the performance of nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and his/her role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

EOE