What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN | field nurse | Home Health | Jackson, TN position at Volunteer Home Care?
LPN | field nurse | Home Health | Madison County area
Love Nursing. Love Your Independence. Love Making a Difference.
If you're an LPN who enjoys building relationships with patients and providing one-on-one care, home health may be exactly where you belong.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Care for patients one-on-one in their homes
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Enjoy independence while being supported by an experienced clinical team
- Variety in your day with no two patients alike
- Make a lasting impact in your local community
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
What You'll Do
As an LPN Field Nurse, you'll provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing skilled nursing care in patients' homes
- Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to the RN and physician
- Educating patients and caregivers on medications, disease management, and safety
- Accurately documenting visits in the electronic medical record
- Communicating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
- Delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that promotes independence and quality of life
Qualifications
- Current Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Associate degree in nursing (minimum requirement)
- Current driver's license and dependable transportation with liability insurance
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance
- Ability to work respectfully with patients from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of cognitive ability
Benefits
Volunteer Home Care offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Aflac supplemental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tap-to-pay paycheck on demand
- Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical team
- Opportunities for professional growth
Why Volunteer Home Care?
At Volunteer Home Care, we believe healthcare is personal. For more than 25 years, we've been helping patients throughout West Tennessee receive the skilled, compassionate care they need in the comfort of home.
When you join our team, you're joining a locally owned agency that values relationships, teamwork, and clinical excellence. We invest in our employees because we know exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
If you're ready to enjoy the independence of home health while making a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Volunteer Home Care family!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $48,194 - $63,339