Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs incl. Calm app

AccentCare scrubs for patient-facing员工

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a full-time LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a home health setting.

Salary ranges from $57,000 to $64,000 per year, with a Mon-Fri schedule and no on-call duties. Eligibility includes graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program, an active LVN/LPN license in the state of operation, at least one year of LVN/LPN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver license for travel to all business locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as an LVN/LPN in the state of operation.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and home health team.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law and assesses medications for interactions and adverse effects.
• Re-evaluates patient’s nursing needs and reports findings to the Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs patients and families to meet nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and submits documentation timely.
• Documentation on patient charts correlates with the nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently with home health team and coordinates services.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Practical/Vocational Nursing Diploma

Job description

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Melbourne

Position: Full Time

Position Type: Home Health

Remote/Virtual Position: NO

Coverage Area: Brevard County North

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Salary: $57,000-$64,000

Schedule: Mon-Fri

On Call: NO

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Posted Salary Range

USD $57,000.00 - USD $64,000.00 /Yr.