Compassionate Home Health LPN - Flexible Schedule & Mileage

Palms-Home-Care; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for FT Staff

Job summary

Palms-Home-Care in Florida is expanding and seeks a dedicated Home Health LPN to provide patient-centered care in the home setting. You will chart observations, administer medications, dress wounds, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and therapists.

Candidates must hold a valid LPN license, have home health experience preferred, and demonstrate compassion, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in good standing.
• Experience as a licensed practical nurse, preferably in home health.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and health and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Chart observations of the 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

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Palms-Home-Care in Florida is expanding and seeks a dedicated Home Health LPN to provide patient-centered care in the home setting. You will chart observations, administer medications, dress wounds, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and therapists.

Candidates must hold a valid LPN license, have home health experience preferred, and demonstrate compassion, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.