Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

AdventHealth; Tavares (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health care. In this essential role, you will provide direct patient care, working closely with Registered Nurses to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery in patients' homes in the Tavares area. The ideal candidate will possess a caring attitude, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications, contributing to a team committed to patient wellbeing from day one.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Technical/Vocational School background required.
• IV Certified and holds current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Perform home visits and document care as per Agency Policy.
• Communicate updates regarding patient condition to RN/Case Manager.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

IV Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – AdventHealth Home Health

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

• Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: Team Green: This position will be conducting patient home visits in the Mount Dora, Eustis, and Umatilla area OR

Team Yellow: This position will be conducting patient home visits in the Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares, and The Villages

The role you’ll contribute:

Administer nursing care to patients in accordance with the physician's order and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides intermittent, individualized nursing care, teaches and supervises the patient and family members or caregivers to provide continuity of care and to assist in implementing comprehensive care. Delivers high quality nursing care, performs technical nursing skills with a high degree of proficiency, and promotes the team approach in the delivery of patient care. Executes physician's orders and notifies RN/Case Manager of necessary updates or changes in condition. Completes documentation according to Agency Policy and Regulatory guidelines and performs home visits as ordered. Continued employment with the agency is contingent upon your ability to perform job duties as outlined in this job description.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Comply with all department policies, procedures, practices and standards of care.
• Provide 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.
• Performs data collection specific for the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.
• Report pertinent observations to attending physician and to RN, implements the change in the patient care plan as directed by physician. Communicates the changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
• Receives, verifies and implements physician orders (orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN).
• 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.
• Demonstrate cost-effective practices.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Technical/Vocational School
• IV Certified (IV)
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Valid in state Driver’s License with current car insurance

Preferred qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)