Compassionate Home Health LPN — Flexible Schedule

Palms Home Care; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for FT Staff

Job summary

Palms Home Care in Lakeland, FL is seeking a dedicated Home Health LPN to join our compassionate team. You will assess patient conditions, administer prescribed meds, dress wounds, and educate families on home health care procedures.

Coordinate with physicians and therapists to ensure quality care, recommend aids to improve daily living, and maintain meticulous charting and safety practices. A valid Florida LPN license in good standing is required, with a background screening per AHCA.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license and in good standing.
• Experience as licensed practical nurse, preferably in home health.
• Strong knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Familiarity with health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and responsible.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Chart observations of patient’s condition at each visit.
• Administer physician-prescribed medication.
• Dress or redress wounds and monitor healing progress.
• Educate patients and families on home health care procedures and strategies.
• Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and others in the care plan.
• Recommend tools or devices to improve quality of life for the patient.

Skills

LPN license

LPN experience

Nursing knowledge

Health & safety guidelines

Communication skills

Compassionate

Organization & multitasking

Problem-solving

Job description

Our home health care agency is expanding and searching for a dedicated and compassionate Home Health LPN. We hire the most compassionate and thoughtful talent in the field. Come join an amazing agency that values their employees.

Responsibilities

• Chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.

• Administer Physician-prescribed medication.

• Dress or redress wounds and monitor the healing progress.

• Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.

• Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.

• Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license and in good standing

• Proven experience as a licensed practical nurse, preferably in home health

• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to always follow them

• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Responsible and compassionate

• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Additional Benefits for FT Staff

This role requires a Level 2 background screening in compliance with Florida AHCA regulations prior to employment. https://info.flclearinghouse.com