Licensed Practical Nurse

Humana Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel and accident

Job summary

Humana Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care per the plan of care and to document observations and treatments. The role requires reporting changes to the RN/Case Manager and participating in care conferences and quality programs.

Applicants must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and hold an active Florida LPN license, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Bilingual English/Spanish or Creole is a plus. On-site Florida position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Florida.
• Minimum one year of current experience in an accredited hospital or nursing home; two years prior to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.
• Bilingual English and Spanish or Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as ordered on patient plan of care.
• Record all pertinent observations and treatments per agency policies.
• Notify supervisor about unusual symptoms or changes in condition.
• Participate in case conferences, meetings, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

LPN license

Florida nursing license

Approved nursing program graduate

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s educational preparation and nursing experience, and for providing nursing services as ordered on patient plan of care. Report’s problems/potential problems to RN/Case Manager.

• Participation in the nursing process by providing input to the client’s plane of care.
• Implementing the care plan as written.
• Evaluating effectiveness of care plan, make recommendations for revisions as appropriate.
• Records all pertinent observations and treatments as per Agency policies.
• Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client.
• Perform nursing procedures for which he/she has been trained.
• Notify appropriate person about unusual symptoms and/or changes in condition of clients.
• Participate in case conferences, meeting and performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Provides proof of current license by the State of Florida.
• Provides necessary information to verify education and work experiences.
• Practices safely and competently with the job description.
• Complies with all state regulatory acts.
• Complies with all Agency policies and procedures including HIPPA Privacy Rules.
• Provides documentation of high-tech certification if appropriate; performs duties as qualified/authorized.
• Maintains patient/business confidentiality.

Regulatory Requirements

Use your skills to make an impact

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Florida.
• Must have minimum one-year current experience in accredited hospital or accredited nursing home with two years previous to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
• Bilingual English and Spanish or Creole preferred.

Florida Background Screening Requirements

Notice for candidates applying to this position from a Florida work location, including Florida home-based work location. This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about the screening process and requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $53,000 - $73,000 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• employee assistance program
• business travel and accident

About Us

About OneHome: OneHome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. OneHome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. OneHome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and your family.

About Humana

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.