Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health / Full Time - Trach Patient

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health / Full Time - Trach Patient

Local Agency: Brightstar Care of Lakeland and Winterhaven

Location: Dover, FL

Position Type: Part Time

Req ID: 184504476

Benefits: Competitive salary, Flexible schedule, Opportunity for advancement, Training & development

Seeking Licensed Practical Nurses: Elevate Your Career with BrightStar Care! Keep your skills sharp in a home-health environment, helping those who need it most!

Join the dedicated team at BrightStar Care, a recognized leader in home health services, and help us provide exceptional care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Why BrightStar Care?

Quality Driven: Proud to be a Joint Commission Accredited organization and a recipient of the Enterprise Champion for Quality award, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of care.

• Empowering Environment: We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Flexible Scheduling: Tailor your work schedule to meet your lifestyle needs with our flexible shift options.
• Rewarding Benefits: Enjoy rewards like performance bonuses, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs, designed to keep you at your best both professionally and personally.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert patient care across diverse clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. Your expertise will support patients through assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing management of their health conditions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a meaningful difference every day.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine individual care needs.
• Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and medication management in accordance with physicians' orders and safety protocols.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems to document patient information meticulously and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures such as laboratory specimen collection, phlebotomy, and imaging techniques like sonography or mammography when required.
• Provide specialized care for patients with complex conditions including ICU or Level I Trauma Center cases, critical care needs, or post-operative recovery.
• Support patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease through education on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and health coaching.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in settings like emergency rooms, hospital medicine units, outpatient clinics, or long-term care facilities to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Valid LPN license in good standing with the state of Florida.
• Proven experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospital medicine, ICU, emergency medicine, or post-acute care settings.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation.
• Experience with specialized procedures such as wound care, Trach, G-Tube, ostomy care, infusions, or ventilator management is preferred.
• Critical care experience or Level I/II trauma center background highly desirable.
• Ability to perform complex patient assessments and manage acute pain or infectious disease cases effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for triage situations and working with individuals of all agesincluding pediatrics and geriatricsand those with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! We value your expertise and dedication while providing opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, innovation, and compassion.