Licensed Practical Nurse Needed for In-home care - 12hr shifts

Brightstar Care Knoxville, is currently looking for a nurse to become part of our home care team! in the Grimsley, TN (near Crossville, TN)

This is a case for a quadriplegic, who has a family support system and an excellent environment.

Shifts needed are (2) 12-hour day shifts and possibly (1) night shift.

Job Duties:

Creating a positive experience for the patient, provide caring, and professional work environment.

• Head to toe assessments


• Be able to transfer patient 


• Give medications


• Assess patients to prevent skin breakdown. May provide wound care if ordered by the Plan of Care.


• Observe & report any patient changes to the Physician(s)


• Must be able to provide routine care daily as defined on plan of care


• Provide any necessary education to the patient regarding their health.


• Able to have excellent written skills; provide proper documentation in patient records.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Current LPN license (no restrictions)


• Certified in CPR


• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured


• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision; able to follow each patient as their needs change.


• Empathy for the needs of the patient


• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills


• Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 12 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Over-time pay


• Supplemental pay:  Holiday Pay


• Great Work Environment