AdamsPlace·Knox County, Tennessee
The LPN provides quality technical skilled care and medication administration to hospice patients within their homes. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and assist home health aides to ensure comprehensive patient support.
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Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time
$30.00 - $32.00 / hour Depending On Experience
Caris Healthcare's Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.
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.
If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE
Candidates must be a licensed practical nurse in the state of operation with at least one year of nursing experience. A strong understanding of hospice care concepts and the ability to use electronic medical records is required.
Market context
In Tennessee, nursing roles often stay active because hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings need licensed RNs who can cover full-time schedules and rotating shifts. These positions can be competitive when they include weekend, holiday, and call coverage, since employers usually look for candidates who can balance clinical skill with schedule flexibility. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster before applying.
