Licensed Practical Nurse

Team Select Home Care; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Paid, hands-on training

Tuition Assistance Programs

Job summary

A dedicated home healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver one-on-one care to patients with complex medical needs. The role involves preparing clinical notes, assisting in procedures, and teaching self-care techniques. New graduates are welcome, with a structured training program and flexible scheduling options available. Candidates must be licensed and may have the opportunity for continued education and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical abilities to perform the described duties.
• One year experience in nursing preferred.
• IV certification by state mandate, if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Prepare clinical notes and assist in specialized procedures.
• Teach patients and families self-care techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Aseptic technique

Education

Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing

Currently licensed in the state

Active and valid CPR certification

Job description

\*\*\* Are you a compassionate**Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)****Team Select Home Care**, where you’ll provide one-on-one care topediatric and/or adult patientswith complex medical needs in the comfort of their homes. This is your chance to build lasting relationships and grow your career inprivate duty nursingandlong-term home health care, with a supportive team that truly has your back. New graduates welcome!We offer a structured training and mentorship programExcellent communication and critical thinking skills AtTeam Select Home Care, we support families by delivering skilled, compassionate care tomedically complex children and adults. Ourprivate duty nurseshelp patients live safely at home while providing peace of mind to those who love them. If you’re looking for a nursing role with heart, purpose, and flexibility, you’ve found it.* Furnishes services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, in accordance with agency policies* Prepares clinical and progress notes* Assists the physician, the intermediate care provider and RN in performing specialized procedures* Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required* Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques* Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures* Follows/implements the nursing care plan for each patient as approved by the RN/physician* Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate* Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition* Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home* Evaluates with RN the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the RN* Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient* Participates in medical record audit as assigned* Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled* Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned* Submits any changes in schedule to appropriate scheduling position in their office on a daily basis or as applicable by EMR workflow* Participates in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist* Observes aseptic technique and standard precautions as required* Accepts, writes and executes orders; orders are cosigned by RN where applicable* Ensures that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care* Assists in reviewing, evaluating and updating the patient plan of care as appropriate* Administers medications and treatments as ordered; documents appropriately* Provides appropriate information regarding patient to other agencies/ individuals involved in patient's care as needed and as directed by the RN* Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA requirements* Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner as per Agency policy* Immediately reports/documents to Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints* Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills* Participates in peer review, utilization review and QAPI activities as assigned* Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals* Understands and adheres to established state, federal and/or accreditation policies/procedures* Adheres to Company standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities* Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Company policy* Reports all incomplete work assignments to Nursing Supervisor/RN* Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed* Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments* Maintains clean and neat work environment* Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making* Performs other duties as assigned* Average computer skills with competency in media communications* Must have the physical abilities to perform the described duties* Acceptance of vision, philosophy and goals of the Company* Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment* Excellent verbal and written communication* Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing* One year experience in nursing (preferred)* Active and valid CPR certification with practicum* IV certification by state mandate, if required by the state* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* 401(k)* Referral Program* Flexible scheduling* Paid, hands-on training* Weekly pay* Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities* Nursing programs for new graduates available!