What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse position at Beacon Home Health?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN
Job Location: Athens, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an LPN to join our Beacon Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Athens area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:
- Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
- Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
- Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
- Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The LPN is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing skilled care in the patient’s home. A few position highlights include:
- Provide 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.
- Instruct the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintains a healthy environment for the patient.
- Observe, record, and report to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment, and changes in the patient's condition daily.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and RNs, documents care accurately and promptly and may not alter the plan of care.
THE MUST HAVES:
- One year of clinical LPN experience.
- Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification, driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
Beacon Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Work Location: On the road
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.