Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Full Time

Paycom - ATS; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation/Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Education and development programs

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Palatka, Florida area. You will follow the plan of care, administer meds, and support physical and emotional patient needs.

The role requires a Florida LPN license, IV and BLS certification, and at least 1 year of experience. On-call rotations and compliance with safety policies are included in duties. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• IV certified and BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Document observations and care according to policy.
• Administer medications and basic nursing care.
• Assist RN in care planning and support.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients.
• Record vital signs and patient observations.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report hazards.
• Participate in On Call Rotation.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

LPN license - Florida

Tools

IV Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Location Overview: Home HealthPosition 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 RotationCompensation: 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 PayComprehensive Benefits packageVacation/Paid Time OffRetirement Plan with MatchEmployee DiscountsEducation and Professional Development ProgramsDisclaimer: 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.Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.1 year of experience.IV Certified.Current hands on BLS certification.