Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

AdventHealth - Dade City, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Dade City, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

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. The role involves administering nursing care to patients in accordance with the physician's order and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. It includes providing intermittent, individualized nursing care, teaching and supervising the patient and family members or caregivers to provide continuity of care and to assist in implementing comprehensive care. The position requires delivering high quality nursing care, performing technical nursing skills with a high degree of proficiency, and promoting the team approach in the delivery of patient care. Continued employment with the agency is contingent upon your ability to perform job duties as outlined in this job description.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care to patients in accordance with the physician's order and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.
• Perform treatments within their scope of training and administer medications to assigned patients.
• Perform data collection specific for the age of the patient and contribute to their plan of care.
• Report pertinent observations to attending physician and to RN, implement the change in the patient care plan as directed by physician.
• Communicate changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
• Receive, verify and implement physician orders (orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN).
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
• Maintain 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 obtaining orders for all products used.
• Secure patient confidentiality by protecting patient information on and off duty.
• Display flexibility in accepting assignment changes and readily accept 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.
• Maintain current driver's license, automobile insurance and BLS.

Requirements

• Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing
• Current state LPN licensure
• Current BCLS
• Valid Driver's License

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2) years of Home Health nursing experience
• Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Venipuncture skills
• IV certification

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support