License Practical Nurse

Oasis Health Partners; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visit-type pay

In-Person location

Per Diem job

Mon-Fri shifts

Job summary

Oasis Health Partners seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled home health care in the Miami-Dade County area. You will work under supervision of RNs and providers, following the Plan of Care while educating patients and families.

Requirements include graduation from an approved LPN program, Florida LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of home health experience. This per diem role offers in-person visits and a flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN in Florida.
• Minimum of one year of home health nursing experience.
• CPR certification.
• Willingness to align with agency philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate total client care with RN and provider.
• Follow the nursing care plan for assigned clients.
• Observe and evaluate client conditions and document changes.
• Prepare progress notes weekly with RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and teach self-care.
• Maintain a safe home environment and assist in complex procedures as needed.
• Coordinate visit scheduling with the nurse and other personnel.
• Report changes promptly to RN and provider.
• Participate in ongoing education and team meetings.
• Perform within scope of training and experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Home health nursing

Documentation

Patient education

Travel to client residences

Education

Graduate of approved practical/vocational nursing program

Florida LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Highlights

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides skilled nursing care and teaching to clients and their families in the home setting. The LPN functions as an assistant to the provider and the Registered Professional Nurse and practices under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, delivering care in accordance with the provider's Plan of Care. Each LPN performs nursing services for clients within the Miami-Dade County area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational nursing
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Florida
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a home health nurse
• Home health experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of this Agency

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies, and the provider's Plan of Care
• Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client
• Observes the client, evaluates the care of the client, and applies knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assigned
• Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changePrepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor
• Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client, and an optimum physical and emotional environment
• Assists the provider and the Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and in performing specialized procedures
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as required
• Performs treatments as assigned per the provider's Plan of Care. An LPN/LVN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience. If an LPN/LVN provides IV therapy or another technical procedure not included in routine LPN/LVN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, provider, or specific training program director
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Reports changes in the client's condition to the Registered Nurse and the provider promptly
• Participates in case conferences, in-service education, and other programs and meetings as needed
• Performs within the limits of preparation and experience
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pay: Visit type based
• Location: In-Person
• Job Type: Per Diem
• Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday (shifts as needed)

Special Requirements

• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
  
• Familiar with documenting in WellSky EHR (formerly Kinnser) preferred

Functional Abilities

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
• Able to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade County