Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

AdventHealth; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where you will deliver compassionate care to patients in their homes. This role emphasizes the importance of holistic health, allowing you to thrive both professionally and spiritually. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing essential nursing care, administering medications, and educating patients and families. With a commitment to community and patient well-being, this position offers a supportive environment for your growth and development. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive health resources, while making a significant impact on the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Sign on bonus up to $5000

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Vocational training in an accredited school of nursing is essential.
• Current LPN licensure and BLS certification are required.
• Experience in Home Health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct patient care and maintain clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Venipuncture

Education

Vocational Training in Licensed Practical Nursing

Current State LPN Licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

**Licensed Practical Nurse** **–** **AdventHealth Home Health**

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

+ Sign on bonus up to $5000

+ 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** : Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Rotating weekends)

**Location:** This position will conduct patient Home Health visits in the Pinellas County area.

**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.

+ Participate in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.

+ Participate in orientation, in-service and staff meetings as scheduled.

+ Provide patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by physician while utilizing appropriate hand hygiene practices and obtains orders for all products used.

+ Secures patient confidentiality by protecting patient information on and off duty.

+ Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and readily accepts assignment and patient care responsibilities including participation in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.

+ Develop professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities and professional affiliations.

+ Complete related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager or Director.

+ Maintains current driver’s license, automobile insurance and BLS.

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:**

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing

+ Current state LPN licensure

+ Active American Heart Association BLS

+ Valid Driver’s License

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Two (2) years of Home Health nursing experience

+ Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical nursing

+ Venipuncture skills

+ IV certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Home Care

**Organization:** AdventHealth Home Health

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25004980

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.