Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Sebring (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to conduct home health visits in Hardee County. Responsibilities include administering nursing care, documenting according to policies, and assisting in patient care plans. Candidates must have current LPN licensure and BLS certification. Full-time schedule with benefits such as a sign-on bonus and paid days off.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Current state LPN licensure is required.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Valid state Driver’s License with current car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to patients as per physician's orders.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients and families.
• Document patient care in compliance with agency policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Medication administration

Nursing techniques

Education

Vocational training in Licensed Practical Nursing

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job 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 patient Home Health visits in the Hardee 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.
• Provide intermittent, individualized nursing care, teach and supervise 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.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 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