Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Full Time

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits package

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Match

Employee Discounts

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation Home Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time day-shift role within the Home Health team operating at Clinic Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The LPN will perform nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse and support care planning and execution in accordance with policy and state law.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, providing basic nursing care, and assisting the RN

Responsibilities

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in‑services.
• Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Participates in On Call Rotation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Home Health Corporate Clinic Parkway - Jacksonville, FL 32216Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Position Summary:

A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in‑services.
• Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Participates in On Call Rotation

Compensation:

Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with Match
• Employee Discounts
• Education and Professional Development Programs

Disclaimer:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.