Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home HealthTarpon Springs, FL

Licensed Practical Nurse AdventHealth Home Health

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission : Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Administer nursing care to patients in accordance with the physician's order and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides intermittent, individualized nursing care, teaches and supervises 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.

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.

Demonstrate cost-effective practices.

Participate in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.

Participate in orientation, in-service and staff meetings as scheduled.

Provide patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by physician while utilizing appropriate hand hygiene practices and obtains orders for all products used.

Secures patient confidentiality by protecting patient information on and off duty.

Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and readily accepts assignment and patient care responsibilities including participation in weekend / after-hours coverage and call rotation.

Develop professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities and professional affiliations.

Complete related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager or Director.

Maintains current driver's license, automobile insurance and BLS.

Minimum qualifications :

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

Preferred qualifications :

Two (2) years of Home Health nursing experience

Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience in Medical / Surgical nursing

Venipuncture skills

V certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category : Home Care

Organization : AdventHealth Home Health Hospice

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : 1 - Day

Req ID : 25018905

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.