Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Texas Health Huguley FWS; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley FWS seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health to provide patient care, administer treatments, and ensure continuity of care. The successful candidate will hold an active LPN license and be dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing care. With a focus on benefiting the community, this role promises an inclusive team environment supported by substantial benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Vocational training in an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current state LPN licensure required.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care per physician’s order and supervise tasks.
• Provide continuity of care and deliver high-quality nursing.
• Document patient care and communicate updates to RN.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Medication Administration

Flexibility

Education

Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Current state LPN licensure

Active American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health (25018931)

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health (

Job Number:

25018931 )

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse – AdventHealth Home Health

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

• Up to $5,000 Sing On Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• 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

Location: This position will conduct patientHome Healthvisits in the Pasco 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.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

• Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing
• Current state LPN licensure
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Valid in state Driver’s License with current car insurance

Preferred qualifications:

• Two (2) years of Home Health nursing experience
• Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical nursing