LPN - Home Care

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare HomeCare in the Tampa Bay area seeks a Home Health LPN to provide hands-on nursing care to a defined group of patients using the nursing process and clinical standards. The role involves direct patient visits and coordination with a Registered Nurse.

The position is full-time with work hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional weekends, and on-call duties. Home visits cover Hillsborough or Sarasota/Charlotte counties, and licensure requirements include LPN in Florida and BLS.

Qualifications

• Delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Identify and maintain teaching plans for patient and caregivers
• Follow plan of care and monitor patient response
• Utilize nursing knowledge in medication administration and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to assigned patients, including IV infusions and pumps
• Identify and implement teaching plans for patients and caregivers
• Follow plan of care and collaborate with RN on changes in status
• Administer medications and evaluate effectiveness when applicable

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Teaching care plans

IV/med administration

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Diploma Nursing

LPN license

BLS certification

Florida driver's license

Job description

Details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare HomeCare is currently in search of our newest Home Health, LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

LPN III Position Details:

• Facility: BayCare HomeCare
• Location: Tampa, FL or Sarasota, FL
• Status: Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: Yes
• Home visits in assigned service area: Hillsborough or Sarasota/Charlotte Counties

The Home Health LPN provides hands‑on care for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards and protocols. Responsibilities include:

• Delivery of patient care to assigned patients, provides care for clients as ordered including IV infusions, infusion pumps, and tube feedings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Identifies, implements, and maintains appropriate teaching plans for patient and caregivers under direction of a Registered Nurse
• Follows plan of care and collaborates with Registered Nurse regarding patient response to treatment and change in status
• Utilizes nursing knowledge in the administration of medication and evaluation of effectiveness when applicable.

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) License
• Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

Education:

• Required Associate's or Diploma Nursing

Experience:

• Required 1 year Licensed Practical Nurse
• Preferred 1 year Home Care

Why join BayCare HomeCare? We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities.