Private Duty / LPN / LVN / Licensed Practical Nurse
- ID
- 2024-154213
- Line of Business
- Adoration Home Health and Hospice
- Position Type
- Full-Time
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Private Duty LPN - Full-Time Night Shift
Location: Maryville, TN 37804
Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift (7pm - 7am)
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one care for a 5-year-old female patient in Maryville, TN. The patient requires constant supervision due to fall risk, and care includes seizure precautions, assistance with transfers, medication administration, oral/nasal suctioning, and oxygen monitoring. This is a full-time night shift position, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalized care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Seizure precautions and monitoring.
- Assistance with difficult oral feeding and medication administration.
- Assistance with transfers and ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
- Oral/nasal suctioning and oxygen monitoring.
- LPN assessments and documentation.
- Constant supervision due to fall risk.
Requirements:
- Female staff preferred to support patient comfort and personal care needs.
- Active LPN license.
- Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
Training Available: Comprehensive training is offered.
Responsibilities
- Perform selected nursing procedures within the scope of LPN practice
- Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN
- Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations
- Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately
- Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes
- Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN and document the patient's file accordingly
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license in good standing
- Previous private duty, home health, hospice, hospital or skilled nursing experience preferred
- Active CPR certification
- Familiarity with electronic health records
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
About our Line of Business
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