LPN Home Health

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time day shift. You will administer medications, provide wound and ostomy care, educate patients, and support the RN in care plans. Join a team delivering compassionate, comprehensive care in a home health setting.

Requirements include LPN licensure, good communication, and the ability to work in a busy environment. Compensation includes a $21.00–$39.06 hourly range with standard benefits and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
• High level of multitasking and proactive communication abilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities and skills.
• Venipuncture skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with staff and families.
• Background check meets guidelines and ability to make independent judgments.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education, medication administration, wound care and ostomy care under RN guidance.
• Participates in on-call rotation and weekend coverage as needed.
• Maintains clinical records within established standards and timeframes.
• Delivers direct patient care efficiently under RN supervision.
• Performs treatments and documents observations and vital signs.
• Collaborates with home health team and communicates changes to providers.

Skills

Sound judgment

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Proactive communication

Team oriented

English proficiency

Venipuncture

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

LPN

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

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

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

• Full time

Shift:

• Day (United States of America)

Address:

• 7482 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD

City:

• WINTER HAVEN

State:

• Florida

Postal Code:

• 33884

Job Description:

• Sign On Bonus: $2500 for qualified applicants
• Coverage Territory: Polk County
• Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm; Weekend on-call rotation

Responsibilities:

• Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities, and professional affiliations.
• Participates in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.
• Provides patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician.
• Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.
• Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN, and implements changes in the patient care plan as directed.
• Communicates changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
• 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.
• Provides 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.
• Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assesses for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
• Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and complete forensic testing collections in accordance with established guidelines.
• Collects data specific to the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.
• Receives, verifies, and implements physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills [Required]
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills are necessary [Required]
• Problem-solving abilities [Required]
• Positive interpersonal communication skills [Required]
• Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills {Required}
• Team and customer service oriented {Required}
• Must be able to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions [Required]
• Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office [Required] ; additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
• Venipuncture skills [Required]
• Must be proficient in the English language; additional languages [Preferred]
• Background check meets organizational guidelines [Required]
• Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions [Required]
• Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, and able to interact positively with associates [Required]
• Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Educajtion:

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study:ducation:

• LPN

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• IV Certified (IV) [Preferred]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx

Pay Range:

$21.00 - $39.06

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including