Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Mosaic Health, LLC.; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Health, LLC. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Cape Coral, FL. In this full-time role, you will provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with patient assessments and care plans while fostering a cooperative effort among team members.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and holds a valid state license. Home health experience is preferred. This role may require physical ability to assist clients weighing up to 250 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists in preparing and implementing the client care plan.
• Enters clinical notes into EMR within 24 hours of visits.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)Applylocations: Cape Coral, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: M103613**Job Description Summary**The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.**How will you make an impact & Requirements*** **Title of Immediate Supervisor:** Director of Nursing **Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens:** Reasonably anticipated potential risk for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids **Duties of Position:** The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care. Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation. **Responsibilities of Position:*** Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the Plan of Care.* Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.* Assists with the preparation, implementation and on-going evaluation of the client care plan.* Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.* Helps teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.* Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by actively participating in team and staff conferences.* Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and in-service programs and other on the job learning.* Enters clinical/progress notes (not to include admission) into EMR within 24 hours of scheduled visit.* Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person the patient’s symptoms, reactions and changes including: The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms that may be indicative of untoward changes. Stresses in human relationships between the client and staff personnel and between client and family and visitors.* Reports any abnormality in the client’s range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.* Maintains current TB Testing (refer to Health Screening Policy).* Is knowledgeable of the Agency’s organization, functions, and services.* Complies with Agency dress code policy.* Maintains efficient flow of Agency work by reporting to work at assigned or scheduled times; follows procedures for notification of absence or time of requests.* A Licensed Practical Nurse with the education and proven clinical competence to perform certain treatments/procedures may do so provided that the Home Health Agency’s policies and the State’s Regulatory Acts allow such performance. Only advanced LPNs with documented skills may perform the following: Administer medications Hang hydrating fluid without medications Flush peripheral lines with saline or heparin solutions Calculate and adjust flow rates Hang I.V.s premixed with medications Start peripheral I.V.s Inspect insertion sites, change dressings, and remove peripheral I.V. needles/catheters Check blood with a Registered Nurse**Job Conditions****:**Position requires the ability to communicate well orally and in writing. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds and to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client’s condition; to perform and demonstrate client care; and, to assess a client’s home that may not be wheelchair accessible.**Qualifications:**Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. Licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Home health experience preferred.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel. The company reserves the right to revise and/or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.