Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health - $5000 Sign on Bonus*

Lifecare Home Health Family; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering quality nursing care to clients in their homes, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and engage with patients of all ages, making a meaningful impact on their lives. The company values employee support and offers a positive team environment, competitive pay, and a sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and want to grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Team Events

Recruitment Incentive Program

Continuing Education Training

Employee Recognition Programs

Performance Incentives

Family Team Environment

$5000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Must maintain a valid LVN/LPN license and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care under RN supervision in clients' homes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and families.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

English comprehension

Education

Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program

Current CPR certificate

Tools

Manual blood pressure cuff

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Reliable transportation

Job description

Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health to join our team.

*$5000 Sign on Bonus Full time

Why Complete Home Care?

Join our team at Complete Home Care and be a part of a company that strives to provide the best care for our patients while building a team of dedicated employees. If you want a company that appreciates your skills, compassion, and heart, then Complete Home Care is the place for you! We take pride in not only providing excellent care to our patients but also creating a positive team environment with employee support.

We provide:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Team Events
3. Recruitment Incentive Program
4. Continuing Education Training
5. Employee Recognition Programs
6. Performance Incentives
7. Family Team Environment

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

1. Promote/exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.
2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
3. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
4. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
5. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
6. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
7. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
8. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
9. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Requirements

Experience:

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse