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LPN - Private Duty School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare

Chattanooga, TNJob$25–32/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$25–32/hr
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPN Or LVN License, requiredCurrent Health Certificate, requiredCurrent BLS Card, required

Job overview

Maxim Healthcare Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one care for a patient in a school setting. The role may include riding the bus with the patient. The posting lists an estimated pay range of $25–$32, a sign-on bonus, and benefits including insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing Care, nice to haveTrach Care, nice to haveVentilator Care, nice to haveG-Tube Feedings, nice to haveSeizure Monitoring, nice to havePersonal Care, nice to haveDiabetic Care, nice to have

Qualifications

LPN or LVN License, requiredCurrent Health Certificate, requiredCurrent PPD or Chest X-Ray, requiredCurrent BLS Card, requiredOne Year Prior LPN/LVN Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Est. pay: $25 -$32 (case by case specific)

Sign on bonus: $1,200 Day shift and up to $4000 Night shift

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work one on one with a patient in the school setting

Why Join Maxim:

  • Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks

  • Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care for student(s) with medical needs (Trach, vent, G-tube Feedings, seizure monitoring with rescue medications, personal care, Diabetic care, etc.),

  • May ride the bus to and from school with patient

Requirements:

  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensures in the state in which the nurse practices in

  • Current Health Certificate (per facility).

  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.

  • Current BLS card.

  • One year prior LVN/LPN experience preferred.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 28,758 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–32/hr
  • Tennessee median$30–36/hr147 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–45/hr13,002 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $28.50/hr, is 14% below the Tennessee median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of Nurse hourly ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 803 open Nurse jobs in Tennessee and 28,758 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (12,087 postings).
Education
3,130 of the 28,758 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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