Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

1057 AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice Inc; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice seeks a dedicated LPN to join our home health team. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, and contribute to comprehensive care plans. Travel within service areas is required to support patients in their homes.

Qualified candidates have an active LPN license, BLS, and strong communication skills. This on-site role offers a day shift with mileage reimbursement and a supportive, faith-based environment focused on

Qualifications

• LPN license required for employment.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• IV certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Monitor and document patient status and vitals.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Coordinate with the home health team for quality care.
• Report to RN and physicians as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

English proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

LPN license

BLS Certification

IV Certification

Tools

MS Office

Point-of-Care software

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 100 HOSPITAL DR City: HENDERSONVILLE State: North Carolina Postal Code: 28792

Job Description

Schedule: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. Location: Travel through service areas of Haywood County Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile Company provided phone and laptop/iPad

• Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities, and professional affiliations.
• Participates in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.
• Provides patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician.
• Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.
• Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN, and implements changes in the patient care plan as directed.
• Communicates changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.
• Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
• Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.
• Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers medications to assigned patients.
• Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assesses for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
• Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and complete forensic testing collections in accordance with established guidelines.
• Collects data specific to the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.
• Receives, verifies, and implements physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills [Required]
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills are necessary [Required]
• Problem-solving abilities [Required]
• Positive interpersonal communication skills [Required]
• Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills {Required]
• Team and customer service oriented {Required]
• Must be able to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions [Required]
• Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office [Required]
• additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
• Venipuncture skills [Required]
• Must be proficient in the English language; additional languages [Preferred]
• Background check meets organizational guidelines [Required]
• Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions [Required]
• Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, and able to interact positively with associates [Required]
• Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Educajtion

High School Grad or Equivalent [Required] Technical/Vocational School [Required] Field of Study:ducation: LPN Work Experience: 1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• IV Certified (IV) [Preferred]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx Pay Range: $20.89 - $38.84

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.